Sample type: Serum

Test name: TSH Receptor Antibodies

Condition / Indication: Investigation of authoimmune thyroid disease

Reference range: <2.9 IU/L Negative
2.9-3.3 IU/L Equivocal
>3.3 IU/L Positive

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 2ml

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Immunology

Section: Autoimmunity/Allergy

Turnaround time: 8 working days

Method:

FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay)

Further information: UK NEQAS for THYROID ANTIBODIES