Thyroid Lab Interpretation Guide
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Thyroid Cancer Monitoring

Thyroid Cancer Monitoring
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Definition / Purpose:  Thyroglobulin measurements are most useful in the postoperative monitoring of patients with papillary, follicular, and Hurthle cell carcinomas. However, approximately 20% of individuals develop autoantibodies to thyroglobulin. Since these antibodies interfere with immunoassay measurement of thyroglobulin, it is necessary to determine the presence or absence of antibodies before measuring thyroglobulin. 

Reference Range(s)
Thyroglobulin Antibody≤1 IU/mL
Thyroglobulin<0.1 ng/mL
Thyroglobulin, LC/MS/MS<0.4 ng/mL

When to order:  Monitoring post thyroid cancer surgery

Pearl: If Thyroglobulin Antibody is negative, then Thyroglobulin is tested on the Beckman Coulter DxI. If Thyroglobulin Antibody is positive then, Thyroglobulin is tested by LC/MS/MS

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  • Home
  • About The Author
  • Primary Thyroid Lab Tests
    • TSH
    • Total T4
    • Free T4
    • Free T3
    • Reverse T3
    • TPO
    • Thyroglobulin Antibody
  • Secondary Thyroid Lab Tests
    • Thyroglobulin
    • TSI
    • TSH Receptor Antibody (TRaB)
    • SHBG
    • D3
    • Ferritin
    • Magnesium
    • Cortisol
    • Thyroid Cancer Monitoring
  • Worthless Thyroid Lab Tests
    • T3 Uptake
    • TBG
  • Poorman's Chart of Thyroid Metabolism
  • Contact
  • Resources & Links
  • Consult DR.T on your Lab Tests