Endocrinology
| Full details for "Thyroglobulin (Tg)". | |
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Name |
Thyroglobulin (Tg) |
Alternative name/Profile |
Tg |
Department |
Endocrinology |
Investigation |
Used only for monitoring post Thyroidectomy |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
At least fortnightly but often more frequently depending on demand. |
Turnaround time |
10 working days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Please note that, in compliance with INAB requirements, St James’s hospital Biochemistry Department is now reporting a reference range for serum thyroglobulin. As the vast majority of requests for this assay relate to the regular monitoring of thyroid cancer patients, it is important to note that this reference range applies only to patients with intact thyroid glands. Therefore this reference range is not applicable to serum thyroglobulin results used for the assessment of patients following total thyroidectomy and/or thyroid ablation therapy for cancer patients, as serum thyroglobulin should not normally be detected in such patients. External users subject to service level aggreement. Contact the laboratory for more information. |
Related links |
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Reference range |
2 - 70 ng/mL Depends on Iodine intake |
SJH Patients Only |
Yes |
Last updated |
Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:50:45 GMT |