Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

MiChart Code
Thyroxine Binding Globulin
Soft Order Code
TBGI

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Synonyms

TBG (Immunologic)
TBG, Immunologic
Thyroxine Binding Globulin
TBG

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Test Usage

Mainly of value in investigating cases of unusual binding proteins such as found in hyperthyroxinemic dysalbuminemia. Also helpful in delineating hyperthyroxinemia and hypothyroxinemia due to TBG alterations from those due to other causes.

Reference Range

MALES: 12 - 26 mcg/mL; FEMALES: 11 - 27 mcg/mL. Pediatric values are consistent with the adult reference range.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL serum

Billing Information

CPT Code
84442
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
3021-3

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