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What Is The Principle For Tsi Test?
TSI stands for thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin. TSI stimulates the thyroid gland to enlarge and release excess amounts of thyroid hormone.
This article discusses the test to determine the amount of TSI in your blood.
Alternative Names
TSH receptor antibody; Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing...
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