Also known as: TSH Receptor Ab
TSH receptor auto antibodies are present in patients with hyperthyroidism in Grave's disease. The measurement of these auto antibodies can be useful in disease diagnosis and management.
Specimen requirements
Serum 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
7 days
Laboratory method
ELISA
Reference range/units
<0.4U/L = Negative
0.4 to 1.0U/l = Borderline Positive
>1.0U/L = Positive
Associated tests
Not applicable
Sample stability
2 months at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
