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Title: Novel immunoradiometric assay of thyroglobulin in serum with use of monoclonal antibodies selected for lack of cross-reactivity with autoantibodies

Journal Article · · Clin. Chem. (Winston-Salem, N.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6280000

A multisite immunoradiometric assay for measurement of serum thyroglobulin (Tg), designated Magnogel-IRMA-Tg, has been developed, involving magnetic microbeads (Magnogel). This assay is based on the use of five anti-Tg monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) directed against three antigenic regions on the Tg molecule that are not recognized by anti-Tg autoantibodies (aAbs). Four of these MAbs, directed against two antigenic domains, were coupled to the magnetic beads and were used to trap the serum antigen. Another MAb, directed against the third region, was iodinated and served as the labeled second antibody. The Magnogel-IRMA-Tg technique is reproducible, rapid, and sensitive (lower detection limit, 3 micrograms/L). The assay reliably measures serum Tg in the presence of anti-Tg aAbs.

Research Organization:
Unite de Recherche en Immunologie, Montpellier (France)
OSTI ID:
6280000
Journal Information:
Clin. Chem. (Winston-Salem, N.C.); (United States), Vol. 35:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English