Thyroglobulin & antibodies
Thyroglobulin is a binding protein for thyroid hormones within the thyroid gland matrix. Thyroglobulin antibodies are measured at the same time to evaluate if any assay interference is present.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0116 |
| Additional Information | Thyroglobulin should not be confused with Thyroxine-binding globulin, a carrier protein responsible for carrying the thyroid hormones in the blood. |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: N/A Out-Patient: 168 Hours GP: N/A |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Samples received must be less than 24hrs old for testing. Instructions for lab staff: Centrifuge the sample and aliquot the serum. Store in reception freezer. Minimum volume 500ul of serum. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page:https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | ug/L |
| Telepath | TGL4L |
| ICE Codes | LTGL |
