Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin TSIMM
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
The measurement of thyroid stimulating autoantibodies, in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings, is used as an aid in the diagnosis of patients suspected of having Graves' disease. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Specimen Volume |
1 mL of Serum (min 0.5 mL) |
Container |
Gold Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Serum must be separated from blood cells by centrifugation, ideally within 2 hours of collection. |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
Refrigerated: 7 days |
Methodology |
IMMULITE 2000 TSI Chemiluminescent immunoassay |
Days Performed |
Monday - Sunday |
Performing Laboratories |
Northwell Health Core Lab (CFAM) |
CPT |
84445 |
PDM |
5901254 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |
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