Table 2.
Comparison of the thyroglobulin (Tg) mRNA assay with the Tg immunoassay
| Tg mRNA | Tg immunoassay | |
| Sensitivity | 93 | 71 |
| Specificity | 70 | 80 |
| Accuracy | 84 | 75 |
Performance was assessed by comparing assay results with radioiodine whole body scan findings.
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