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thyroglobulin
Also known:
GT
systematic name:
thyroglobulin
₡23,000
What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample from the arm.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
For monitoring the treatment of patients with some types of thyroid cancer and detecting possible recurrences of the disease; less frequently to determine the cause of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
When to do the analysis?
Before and after thyroid cancer treatment, before and after radioactive iodine therapy, and at regular intervals to detect possible disease recurrences; may be ordered along with other tests to detect certain thyroid conditions.