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 Block 31/32 SJUH
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
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
Units
ug/L