Thyroglobulin Quantitative

Test Name

Thyroglobulin Quantitative

Availability

Run Mon. Wed, Fri, and one day on weekend. Samples received by 0700 on testing days will have results the same day.

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Thyroid Antibodies and Quantitative Thyroglobulin

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Red Top or 2 ml whole blood in (3) Red microtainers

Summary Test Name

Thyroglobulin Quantitative

Minimum Volume

1.5 ml Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Male and female and all ages the same:Thyroid antibodies <116 IU/mL Quantitative thyroglobulin: < 55.0 ng/mL