Test Overview
Method
Chemiluminescence (CL)
Result Included
Thyroxine Binding Globulin
Aliases/Synonyms
TBG
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumVolume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Plasma is not suitable for analysis.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 2 days | 1 month |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Plasma |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Thyroxine Binding Globulinnmol/L1 - 11 m: 315 - 685
1 - 9 y: 278 - 500
≥10 y: 260 - 575µg/dL x 12.9
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBG | THYROXINE BINDING GLOBULIN | 3400 | nmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-04-12