Investigation Name:Thyroglobulin & Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:ug/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:7 working days from receipt

Test Code:TGB

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Reference range quoted for thyroglobulin 1.4 -78 ug/L
Reference range for thyroglobulin Abs is 0-115 kIU/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Samples should NOT be collected sooner than 6 weeks post thyroidectomy or I131 ablation therapy.
LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot tube. Write TSH result on request form prior to sending away.

Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology Dept, P O Box 894, Sheffield, (Tel: 0114 271 5552 Metals Lab)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Further information:Thyroglobulin is a tumour marker for subjects with treated differentiated thyroid cancer. Measurement of thyroglobulin is of no value in the initial diagnosis since elevated values are found in benign thyroid disease.
Thyroglobulin antibodies are measured in conjuction with thyroglobulin as they may interfere in the assay giving erroneous results.

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266