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HelpTest Code TBGLM Thyroxine-Binding Globulin (TBG), Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | TBGI |
| Epic ID | LAB128 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.35 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Solid-Phase Chemiluminescent Assay
Useful For
Cases in which total thyroid hormone levels do not correlate with thyrometabolic status, most commonly with pregnancy or the use of contraceptive steroids
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference 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
CPT Code Information
84442