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What Does The Blood Test With THYROGLOBULIN 2.06 Ng/mL Indicate?

HI, I had my entire thyroid removed in 2002 and radiation, due tumor. Since that, I have blood work every 6 months to check my Thyroglobulin Level and it is been checked by my Endocrinologist.. They look perfect all these years. NEVER CHANGED.
THYROGLOBULIN THYROGLOBULIN AB Last week my new Internist ask me to have blood work in another Lab. and the Thyroglobulin level shows a different number.
THYROGLOBULIN 2.06 ng/mL range (1.60 - 59.90) THYROGLOBULIN AB How it changed after years? What the rise means? Is it bad?
Should I repeat it in the Lab I use often with my ENdocrinologist?
6 months ago it was Please, helpe me
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I read your problem carefully and my answer is as follows:

You are telling that since 2002 you did remove thyroid due to tumor.

•  Can you tell me the type of thyroid cancer (Papillar, Follicular?)

•  May I know your Tg and TSH level since you operation?

•  You also are telling that :THYROGLOBULIN 2.06 ng/mL range (1.60 - 59.90) Are you sure please for the range?(1.60-59.90) Because for Tg greater than .2.0 ng/ml we must to be carefully

•  Did you take your dose of Thyroid hormone replacement as doctor prescribed? Did your doctor examine your neck?:

•  Physical neck examination, including feeling the thyroid bed area. Typically, this is done every 3 to 6 months for the first 2 years, and at least once a year thereafter.

•  Blood tests.TSH, FT3 ,FT4, Tg, Tg AB?

•  Neck ultrasound. This test it is a very sensitive way to find potential disease in the neck. In these case there are three main blood tests

•  Thyroglobulin (Tg): Thyroglobulin is a protein produced by thyroid cells (both normal and cancerous cells). I am telling that after your surgery and RAI, it may take months or years for the Tg number to come down to zero or undetectable.

Depending on the level of Tg in your blood, your doctor may want to monitor you more closely with other tests or scans and/or prescribe additional treatment. Thyroglobulin testing can be more accurate when your TSH level is elevated.

•   TSHAnti-thyroglobulin anti-bodies (TgAb): My advise is to check thyroid hormone level, TSH, Ft3, Ft4, Tg, TgAB. Consult with your doctor and endocrinologist. In my opinion you must to do an ultarsound and scan.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Klodiana Poshi
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What Does The Blood Test With THYROGLOBULIN 2.06 Ng/mL Indicate?

Hi, I read your problem carefully and my answer is as follows: You are telling that since 2002 you did remove thyroid due to tumor. •  Can you tell me the type of thyroid cancer (Papillar, Follicular?) •  May I know your Tg and TSH level since you operation? •  You also are telling that :THYROGLOBULIN 2.06 ng/mL range (1.60 - 59.90) Are you sure please for the range?(1.60-59.90) Because for Tg greater than .2.0 ng/ml we must to be carefully •  Did you take your dose of Thyroid hormone replacement as doctor prescribed? Did your doctor examine your neck?: •  Physical neck examination, including feeling the thyroid bed area. Typically, this is done every 3 to 6 months for the first 2 years, and at least once a year thereafter. •  Blood tests.TSH, FT3 ,FT4, Tg, Tg AB? •  Neck ultrasound. This test it is a very sensitive way to find potential disease in the neck. In these case there are three main blood tests •  Thyroglobulin (Tg): Thyroglobulin is a protein produced by thyroid cells (both normal and cancerous cells). I am telling that after your surgery and RAI, it may take months or years for the Tg number to come down to zero or undetectable. Depending on the level of Tg in your blood, your doctor may want to monitor you more closely with other tests or scans and/or prescribe additional treatment. Thyroglobulin testing can be more accurate when your TSH level is elevated. •   TSHAnti-thyroglobulin anti-bodies (TgAb): My advise is to check thyroid hormone level, TSH, Ft3, Ft4, Tg, TgAB. Consult with your doctor and endocrinologist. In my opinion you must to do an ultarsound and scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Klodiana Poshi