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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

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Collection & Request Instructions:

Indicative of Grave's Disease.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

71165

Additional Notes:

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

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.