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Notification Type
Back THYROXINE BINDING GLOBULIN (TBG) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:L959 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: TBG | Method: IA |
| Collection Notes:Grossly lipemic, grossly hemolyzed, and/or grossly icteric specimens are not acceptable. | |
| Clinical Utility:TBG is elevated with estrogen therapy (especially oral contraceptive agents), during pregnancy and or hepatitis. Serum TBG may be decreased in cirrhosis, in the nephritic syndrome and by androgens. | |
| CPT Code:84442 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 28 Days | |