Oct 10, 2025 · The TRAb test is a blood test that looks for an antibody linked to Graves' disease. You don't need to fast before the TRAb test, and it can be done at any time of day. If the test is positive, …

TRAb (TSH Receptor Binding Antibody) - Measurement of TRAb is used to diagnose and manage Graves' disease, neonatal hypothyroidism, and postpartum thyroid dysfunction.

Jan 15, 2026 · Thyrotropin-receptor antibody is an autoantibody to the thyroid cell receptor for thyroid-stimulating hormone. It can be demonstrated in 90% of patients with Graves' disease, and is the …

Feb 12, 2025 · Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor antibodies (TRAb) — another antibody that can be associated with Graves’ disease Each of these antibodies has several other, similar-sounding …

The sensitivity and specificity of an elevated thyrotropin receptor antibody (TRAb) test for Graves disease (GD) diagnosis depends on whether patients have disease treated with antithyroid drugs or …

In Graves’ disease, the thyroid stimulating antibodies (TRAb) mimic the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secreted by the pituitary gland. This causes the thyroid to continue to produce thyroid …

Recommended first-line test for detection of thyrotropin receptor antibodies. Differential diagnosis of etiology of thyrotoxicosis in patients with ambiguous clinical findings and/or contraindicated (eg, …

Jul 26, 2025 · TRAb testing can help differentiate Graves’ disease from other causes of hyperthyroidism. Monitoring TRAb levels is important during treatment with antithyroid drugs for Graves’ disease.

Measurement of Thyrotropin Receptor Antibody (TRAb) is used to diagnose and manage autoimmune thyroid disease (i.e., Graves disease), neonatal hypothyroidism, and postpartum thyroid dysfunction.

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