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

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