THYRO REC
Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3333
Synonyms:
Long Acting Thyroid Stimulating Antibody
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.7 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 12 months
Refrigerated - 6 days
Freeze/Thaw cycle: stable x1
Room Temperature: Unstable
Unacceptable Condition:
Causes for rejection include:
1. Specimens that are citrated plasma or collected in heparin.
2. Specimens from patients on heparin therapy.
3. Specimens that are lipemic or hemolyzed.
CPT Codes:
83520 - Thyrotropin Receptor AB (EAP 30020991)
Method:
Electrochemiluminesence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges