Thyroid Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb) (Thyrotropin)

Specimen:

Test Code

TRAB

Specimen Name

Thyroid Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb) (Thyrotropin)

Collect

SST-Serum

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.3 mL) Serum. Preferred frozen, Refrigerated acceptable

Special Handling

Allow serum separator to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Preferred transport: Transfer serum to a standard transport tube and freeze.

Rejection Criteria

Plasma. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 12 months

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday

Reported

1-3 days

CPT Codes

  • 83520

Components

Additional Information

Acceptable secondary test for autoimmune thyroid disease.

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  • Serum 
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