Eurofins Biomnis code

TRAKH

Synonyms

• .
• basedow desease
• LATS
• LSTA
• TBII
• TRAB
• TRAK
• TSH receptor - anti-antibodies
• TSI
• TSI : THYROIDE STIMULATIN IMMUNOGLOBULIN

Specialty

Immunology

Clinical significance

Found in autoimmune thyroid disorders. High levels are pathognomic for Graves' disease. Useful in determining prognosis following treatment. A return to high levels indicates relapse.

Preanalytics

• 1 x 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

The search for TSH antiretroviral autoantibodies should be restricted to pregnant women who have or have had Graves¿ disease or autoimmune thyroiditis or during follow-up of patients with Graves¿ disease treated by synthetic antithyroid drugs.
ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day