TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin) : 30551

Test Code

TSIGG or 30551

Alias/See Also

Long Acting Thyroid Stimulator, (LATS),TSIG,Thyretain (TM), Thyroid Stimulating Antibody

CPT Codes
84445

Instructions

Serum separator tube.

Transport Container

Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport 1 mL serum. (Min: 0.2)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 21 days; Frozen: 60 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis. Grossly lipemic Grossly icteric, Plasma.

Methodology
In Vitro Bioassay

Setup Schedule

Monday - Saturday

Report Available

2-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Reference Range

less than 140% Baseline

Clinical Significance

Graves' disease is a classic form of hyperthyroid disease, affecting approximately 0.4% of the population of the United States. It is caused by IgG immunoglobulins, collectively known as thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI). Patients who are candidates for antithyroid drug therapy may not respond to this treatment when TSI levels are markedly elevated. The determination of TSI can also assist in predicting hyperthyroidism in neonates, due to placental transmission of the immunoglobulins from a mother with hyperthyroidism.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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