Table 4. Diagnostic performance of pre-ablative Tg level for successful remnant ablation of the first RAI.
| Tg levels | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tg < 1.0 ng/mL | 64.5 | 52.0 | 74.2 | 40.6 |
| Tg < 10.0 ng/mL | 99.1 | 14.0 | 71.1 | 87.5 |
Tg, thyroglobulin; RAI, radioactive iodine; PPV, positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value.