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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for TSH Receptor Antibodies

Recent changes for TSH Receptor Antibodies

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
17th November 2025
Collection & Request Instructions

If thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) is requested, TSH receptor antibody testing will be performed unless previously discussed with the Chemical Pathologist.

 

If thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) is requested, TSH receptor antibody testing will be performed unless previously discussed with the Chemical Pathologist.

17th November 2025
Laboratory

Referred Test

Biochemistry

Collection & Request Instructions

If thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) is requested, TSH receptor antibody testing will be performed unless previously discussed with the Chemical Pathologist.

External Laboratory

Royal Melbourne Hospital

Frequency

Weekly

Twice weekly

TSH Receptor Antibodies

Alternate names:
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin, TRAb, TSI
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
TSHRAB
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

 

If thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) is requested, TSH receptor antibody testing will be performed unless previously discussed with the Chemical Pathologist.

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Twice weekly
Reference Interval:

< 1.8 IU/L

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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