Specimen Requirements
Title
Thyrotropin Receptor Ab (TBII or TRAb)
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, allow to clot for 30 minutes then promptly centrifuge and send. If storing store refrigerated.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Stability
Refrigerated: 6 days, Frozen: 12 weeks
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
1-3 days
Clinical Use
This test is used for diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease.
Test Code
THRW