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Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin can be used to diagnose and monitor suspected Graves' hyperthyroidism or orbitopathy when TRAB is negative or not consistent with clinical picture. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Thyroid Stimulating Ab, TSI, |
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Code:
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TSI |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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< 0.55 IU/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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500uL |
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Stability:
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7 hours ambient; 6 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Duty Biochemist to review request and TRAB result prior to approval. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Western Diagnostic Pathology |
9317 0999 |
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Last Updated : 21-12-2022 15:01 |