TSH receptor antibodies
Used in the diagnosis and management of Graves Disease.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0250 |
| Additional Information | Clinical indications for requesting: Graves disease, thyroid disorders, pregnancy. Risk of post-partum or neonatal thyroid dysfunction. Cannot be measured in very lipaemic samples. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary: 2 weeks |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: centrifuge sample, separate serum and store frozen. At SJUH: for frozen internal transfer to LGI. At LGI: store in sendaways rack in freezer. Minimum volume: 2 mL serum (1 mL for paediatrics). |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | TRAB > 1.8 IU/L us regarded as positive. TRAB 1.0 to 1.8 IU/L is regarded as equivocal. TRAB < 1.0 IU/L is regarded as negative. |
| Units | iU/L |
| Telepath | LGI: LTRAB (adds SA1R) SJUH: JTRAB (adds JCHM2L transfer set but NOT SA1R) |
