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