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Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin

Source Blood
Mnemonic TSIG
Specimen Requirements

Note to healthcare providers: test has restricted clinical indications and requires review and approval by CLS Medical & Scientific Staff.  For Endocrinologist order only.

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

CLS staff: collect specimen and forward to DSC Referrals who will obtain approval for testing.

Specimen Handling PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.
Additional Information Test restricted to patients known to have positive results for Thyrotropin Receptor Antibodies.
Testing Location Mayo Clinic
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) LATF (Long Acting Thyroid Stimulating Factor)
Reference Interval


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