THYROTROPIN
Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3333
Synonyms:
Long Acting Thyroid Stimulating Antibody
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor
THYRO
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
1. For 12 hours before specimen collection. patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
2. Patient should not be receiving heparin treatment.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.75 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 90 months
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
83520 - Thyrotropin Receptor AB (EAP 30020991)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges