ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0070144: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb) |
| Test Mnemonic: TRAB | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Radioimmunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Mon, Thu, Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-3 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.15 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum, frozen. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 3 months *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> Negative - 9% or less Indeterminate - 10-15% Positive - 16% or greater *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
TSH Receptor Antibodies are measured in this assay by the thyrotropin binding inhibiting immunoglobulin technique (TBII). Results are reported as percent inhibition of TSH binding. Positive results are consistent with autoimmune thyroid disease. *ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83519 |