Thyroglobulin
| Category | Biochemistry >> Endocrinology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Thyroglobulin is a dimeric glycoprotein precursor to thyroxine and triiodothyronine. It is synthesised by the follicular cells of the thyroid and its prevailing concentration is used as an index of tumour burden and to gauge the prese |
| Clinical Indications |
Monitoring of cancer patients post thyroidectomy. |
| Reference range | <1.0 ug/L in thyroidectomised patients |
| Sample & container required | SST (gold top), serum (red top) or heparin (green top) |
| Sample volume | 0.5 mL |
| Transport storage | Stable at 2-8°C for 24 hours. Please freeze pending dispatch for analysis. Send to lab frozen. |
| Turnaround time | 1 week |
| Notes | Grossly haemolysed samples are unsuitable for this assay. |