ea0021p389 | Thyroid | SFEBES2009
Theodoraki Aikaterini
, Jones Gareth L
, Perera Sithara
, Patel Darshna
, Parker Jennifer C
, Bunn Chris C
, Thomas Mike
, Bouloux Pierre-Mark
, Vanderpump Mark
Background: The BTA guidelines for the use of thyroid function tests recommend the measurement of TSH receptor antibodies (TRAb) when investigating hyperthyroidism of uncertain aetiology, in suspected GravesÂ’ ophthalmopathy and in pregnant women with GravesÂ’ disease. An in-house TSH receptor autoantibody ELISA assay (TRAb) was introduced in 2008. This study has audited the assay performance and evaluated its clinical usefulness in a tertiary centre.<p class="abst...