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Serum thyroglobulin reference values according to NACB criteria in healthy subjects with normal thyroid ultrasound.

Author(s): Giovanella L, Imperiali M, Ferrari A, Palumbo A, Furlani L, Graziani MS, Castello R

Publication: Clin Chem Lab Med, 2012, Vol. 50, Page 891-3

PubMed ID: 22628333 PubMed Review Paper? No

Purpose of Paper

Conclusion of Paper

Studies

1. Study Purpose

   The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of patient gender and age on Tg levels in serum from 438 thyroid-healthy individuals aged 34.7 +/-13.1 years. Three individuals were excluded from the study because of undetectable Tg levels.

   Summary of Findings:

   Significantly lower Tg levels were detected in males (mean 8.36 ng/mL) than in females (mean 9.90 ng/mL, p=0.0022). The authors state that patient age did not significantly influence Tg levels.

   Biospecimens

   • Bodily Fluid - Serum
   • Bodily Fluid - Blood

   Preservative Types

   • None (Fresh)

   Diagnoses:

   • Normal

   Platform:

   Analyte	Technology Platform
   Protein	Clinical chemistry/auto analyzer

   Pre-analytical Factors:

   Classification	Pre-analytical Factor	Value(s)
   Preaquisition	Patient gender	Female Male
   Preaquisition	Patient age	34.7 +/-13.1 years

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