About This Test
This assay is useful as a follow up of patients with differentiated thyroid cancers after thyroidectomy & ablation. It also acts as an aid in determining the presence of thyroid metastasis to lymph nodes. In the absence of significant thyroid remnant, elevated or rising Tg levels are suspicious of recurrent or persistent disease.
Test Parameters (1)
- THYROGLOBULIN , TG CANCER MARKER
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
At least 6 weeks should elapse after thyroidectomy or needle biopsy or Iodine-131 therapy before specimen collection.
The Thyroglobulin (Tg) test is important because it serves as a marker for thyroid function and thyroid cancer management, especially in patients who have undergone thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
