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Low Hormone Levels During Pregnancy
Serum thyroxine binding globulin; TBG level
Normal Values
If electrophoresis is used, normal values may range from 10 mg/100 mL - 24 mg/100 mL.
If radioimmunoassay is used, then a normal range is 1.3 - 2.0 mg/100 mL.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Increased TBG levels may be due to:
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