Test Detail

Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody, Serum

Test Code:

010314

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

83520

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Gel-barrier tube (preferred) or red-top tube
Specimen Type	Serum
Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume	0.7 (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing)
Temperature	Refrigerate
Specimen Handling	If other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to plastic transport tube.
Methodology	Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Stability	Room Temperature: Unstable (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference), Refrigerated: 6 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference), Frozen: 12 months (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference)
Unacceptable Conditions	Citrate plasma specimen; samples collected in heparin or from patients on heparin therapy: lipemic or hemolyzed serum samples; improper labeling
Days Set-Up	M,W,F
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	1 - 3 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
010317	Thyrotropin Receptor Ab, Serum	5385-0