Thyroid Lab Interpretation Guide
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    • TSH
    • Total T4
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    • Reverse T3
    • TPO
    • Thyroglobulin Antibody
  • Secondary Thyroid Lab Tests
    • Thyroglobulin
    • TSI
    • TSH Receptor Antibody (TRaB)
    • SHBG
    • D3
    • Ferritin
    • Magnesium
    • Cortisol
    • Thyroid Cancer Monitoring
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    • T3 Uptake
    • TBG
  • Poorman's Chart of Thyroid Metabolism
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TSI

​Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)
Produced by: Lymphocytes (white blood cells)
Definition / Purpose: TSI is a form of immunoglobulin G (IgG) that can bind to TSH receptors on the thyroid gland. TSI mimics the action of TSH, causing excess secretion of T4 and T3. TSI is not regulated by the normal feedback loop associated with TSH that is produced in the pituitary gland.
Lab Reference Range: Normal levels are < or =1.3 TSI index or < or =130%
When to order:
  • With patients that are hyperthyroid or have symptoms of hyperthyroidism and are not on thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Pearls:
Half-life: Approximately 5 days.
TSI is an autoantibody.
TSI is present in Graves’ Disease and Thyrotoxicosis.
Unlike TSH, there is no feedback mechanism to slow down the production of TSI.
 

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  • Home
  • About The Author
  • Primary Thyroid Lab Tests
    • TSH
    • Total T4
    • Free T4
    • Free T3
    • Reverse T3
    • TPO
    • Thyroglobulin Antibody
  • Secondary Thyroid Lab Tests
    • Thyroglobulin
    • TSI
    • TSH Receptor Antibody (TRaB)
    • SHBG
    • D3
    • Ferritin
    • Magnesium
    • Cortisol
    • Thyroid Cancer Monitoring
  • Worthless Thyroid Lab Tests
    • T3 Uptake
    • TBG
  • Poorman's Chart of Thyroid Metabolism
  • Contact
  • Resources & Links
  • Consult DR.T on your Lab Tests