The T4:TBG Ratio: A Re-Evaluation with Particular Reference to Low and High Serum TBG Levels

Author:

Attwood E C1,Atkin G E1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Clinical Chemistry, County Hospital, Hereford

Abstract

The thyroxine: thyroxine-binding globulin (T4: TBG) ratio is now an established part of the biochemical investigation of thyroid function. Reference ranges have been reported for euthyroid subjects with TBG levels within the range 6–16 mg/l. Routine assay of TBG on all thyroid function tests in this laboratory has suggested that, in patients with low or high TBG levels, the established reference ranges for T4:TBG may not be strictly applicable. A retrospective study has been made of a large number of thyroid function requests, including serum total T4, free T4, TBG, and TSH assays. Evidence is presented to show that in subjects with a TBG level of less than 8 mg/l the reference range for T4: TBG is elevated. Similarly, in subjects with a TBG greater than 16 mg/l, the reference range for T4: TBG is lowered. The data suggest that it is necessary to quote a T4: TBG reference range based on small increments of TBG levels or to relate total T4 reference ranges to those increments.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Clinical Biochemistry,General Medicine

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