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Thyroxine Binding Globulin, Serum

Test ID: TBG

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

TBG

Method

Chemiluminescence

Report Includes

Thyroxine Binding Globulin

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

12-Apr-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Plasma is not suitable for analysis.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated 2 days
Frozen 1 month

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Plasma

Test Version

12-Apr-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescence

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Thyroxine Binding Globulin nmol/L
  • 1 - 11 m: 315 - 685
  • 1 - 9 y: 278 - 500
  • ≥10 y: 260 - 575
µg/dL x 12.9

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

12-Apr-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
TBG 3400THYROXINE BINDING GLOBULIN nmol/L

Test Version

12-Apr-2023