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HelpTest Code LAB1396 Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG), Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID |
| TBGI |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Cases in which total thyroid hormone levels do not correlate with the thyrometabolic status, most commonly with pregnancy or the use of contraceptive steroids
Method Name
Solid-Phase Chemiluminescent Assay
Reporting Name
Thyroxine Binding Globulin, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Males: 12-26 mcg/mL
Females: 11-27 mcg/mL
For International System of Units (SI) conversion for Reference Values, see www.mayocliniclabs.com/order-tests/si-unit-conversion.html
Interpretation
A change in thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration may be of hereditary, pathophysiologic, or pharmacologic origin.
The TBG concentration indicates whether an abnormally high or low total thyroid hormone concentration is offset by a parallel increase or decrease in TBG concentration.
In TBG deficiency, one may find euthyroid patients with extremely low total thyroxine (T4) values. Conversely, patients with high TBG levels may be clinically euthyroid with high serum total T4 values.
Twenty-four specimens obtained during various stages of pregnancy yielded results ranging from 27 to 66 mcg/mL with a median of 43 mcg/mL. The literature suggests 47 to 59 mcg/mL as the range of TBG values expected during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84442
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TBGI | Thyroxine Binding Globulin, S | 3021-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TBGI | Thyroxine Binding Globulin, S | 3021-3 |