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Thyrotropin Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | No | ||
| Test code | TBII | ||
| Performed by | Quest | ||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||
| Method | Radioreceptor Assay | ||
| Container type | Gold top | ||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||
| Sample type | Serum | ||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||
| Min. Volume | 1 mL serum | ||
| Processing notes | Freeze sample. Order Quest # 5738 | ||
| Units | % inhibition | ||
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| Synonyms | TBII; thyroid receptor antibody; TSH receptor antibody; TSH receptor blocking antibody | ||
| Stability | Room temperature 2 days, refrigerates 1 week, frozen 1 month. | ||
| Turn around times | Test run Tuesday & Friday. Turnaround 6-8 days. | ||
| Additional information | The reported value is the percent inhibition of 125I-TSH binding to the thyroid TSH receptor. | ||
| CPT coding | 83519-90 | ||
| LOINC code | 40673-6 | ||
| Last Updated | 11/28/2011 10:50:41 AM | ||
| Entry Number | 887 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667