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ea0013p81 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2007

Use of anti thyroid hormone receptor antibody (TRAB) in Graves’ Disease

Myint Khin Swe , Andappa Gayathridevisa Shankargall , MacFarlane Ian , Gurnell Mark , Wood Diana , Chatterjee Khris , Simpson Helen

TRAB antibody is specific for diagnosis of Grave’s disease. We have conducted an audit to on our practice on parameters which TRAB could influence.Method: TRAB (NR 0–1 IU/l) positive patients were identified from biochemistry laboratory form April 2003 to February 2004. Sixty case notes were randomly selected for reviewed. Data were analysed subsequently.Result: 46 cases (77%) were female. Mean age was 42, range 6 to 78 y...