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TSH Receptor Antibodies

Alternative Names:

Thyrotropin-receptor Antibodies
Antibodies-TSH Receptor

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TSHR A

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST

Collection & Request Instructions:

Indicative of Grave's Disease.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

Additional Notes:

Assay performed on Roche cobas e801(ECLIA)

Reference Interval: <= 1.8 IU/L (Roche kit insert)

Serum Stability: 2-8C 6 days, -20C 12 months, Freeze/Thaw only once.

Note: Biotin supplementation may cause falsely high results due to interference with the anti TSH-Receptor Ab assay. If this patient is known to be taking Biotin, interpret results with caution and contact the Chemical Pathologist (03) 90763118 if further discussion is required.