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Introduction
Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid
gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs
when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or autoantibodies bind to thyroid cell
membranes causing cell lysis and inflammatory reactions. Alterations in thyroid
gland function result from the action of stimulating or blocking autoantibodies
on cell membrane receptors. Three principal thyroid autoantigens are involved in
AITD. These are thyroperoxidase (TPO), thyroglobulin (Tg) and the TSH receptor.
Other autoantigens, such as the Sodium Iodide Symporter (NIS) have also been
described, but as yet have no diagnostic role in thyroid
autoimmunity.[248] TSH receptor autoantibodies (TRAb) are
heterogeneous and may either mimic the action of TSH and cause hyperthyroidism
as observed in Graves' disease or alternatively, antagonize the action of TSH
and cause hypothyroidism. The latter occurs most notably in the neonate as a
result of a mother with antibodies due to AITD. TPO antibodies (TPOAb) appear
involved in the tissue destructive processes associated with the hypothyroidism
observed in Hashimoto's and atrophic thyroiditis. The appearance of TPOAb
usually precedes the development of thyroid dysfunction. Some studies suggest
that TPOAb may be cytotoxic to the thyroid.[249,250] The pathologic
role of TgAb remains unclear. In iodide sufficient areas, TgAb is primarily
determined as an adjunct test to serum Tg measurement, because the presence of
TgAb can interfere with the methods that quantitate Tg [Section-3 E6]. In iodide
deficient areas, serum TgAb measurements may be useful for detecting
autoimmune thyroid disease in patients with a nodular goiter and for monitoring
iodide therapy for endemic goiter.
Laboratory tests that determine the cell-mediated aspects of the autoimmune
process are not currently available. However, tests of the humoral response,
i.e. thyroid autoantibodies, can be assessed in most clinical laboratories.
Unfortunately, the diagnostic and prognostic use of thyroid autoantibody
measurements is hampered by technical problems as discussed below. Although
autoantibody tests have inherent clinical utility in a number of clinical
situations, these tests should be selectively employed.
Clinical Significance of Thyroid Autoantibodies
TPOAb and/or TgAb are frequently present in the sera of patients with
AITD.[251] However, occasionally patients with AITD have negative
thyroid autoantibody test results. TRAb are present in most patients with a
history of or who currently have Graves' disease. During pregnancy, the presence
of TRAb is a risk factor for fetal or neonatal thyroid dysfunction as a result
of the transplacental passage of maternal TRAb.[252,253] The
prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies is increased when patients have non-thyroid
autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and pernicious
anemia.[254] Aging is also associated with the appearance of thyroid
autoantibodies and increased prevalence of AITD.[255] The clinical
significance of low levels of thyroid autoantibodies in euthyroid subjects is
still unknown.[256] However, longitudinal studies suggest that TPOAb
may be a risk factor for future thyroid dysfunction, including post-partum
thyroiditis (PPT) as well as the development of autoimmune complications from
treatment by a number of therapeutic agents.[50,257,258] These
include amiodarone therapy for heart disease, interferon-alpha therapy for
chronic hepatitis C and lithium therapy for psychiatric
disorders.[75,259-262] The use of thyroid autoantibody measurements
for monitoring the treatment for AITD is generally not
recommended.[263] This is not surprising since treatment of AITD
addresses the consequence (thyroid dysfunction) and not the cause (autoimmunity)
of the disease. However, changes in autoantibody concentrations often reflect a
change in disease activity.
Nomenclature of Thyroid Antibody Tests
The nomenclature used for thyroid autoantibodies has proliferated,
particularly in the case of TSH receptor antibodies (LATS, TSI, TBII, TSH-R and
TRAb). The terms used in this monograph, TgAb, TPOAb and TRAb are those
recommended internationally. These terms correspond to the molecular entities
(immunoglobulins) which react with the specified autoantigens recognized by the
laboratory test. Method differences may bias the measurement of these molecular
entities, e.g.: methods may detect only IgG or IgG plus IgM; TPOAb or Ab
directed to TPO and other membrane autoantigens; TSH inhibiting and/or TSH
stimulating TRAb.
Specificity of Thyroid Antibody Tests
The use of thyroid autoantibody measurements has been hampered by specificity
problems. Studies show that results vary widely depending on the method used.
This is due to differences in both the sensitivity and specificity of the
methods and the absence of adequate standardization. In the past few years,
studies at the molecular level have shown that autoantibodies react with their
target autoantigens, by binding to "conformational" domains or epitopes. The
term "conformational" refers to the requirement for a specific three-dimensional
structure for each of the epitopes recognized by the autoantibodies.
Accordingly, assay results critically depend on the molecular structure of the
antigen used in the test. Small changes in the structure of a given epitope may
result in a decrease or a loss in autoantigen recognition by the antibodies
targeted to this epitope. Recently, dual specificity TGPO antibodies, that
recognize both Tg and TPO, have been demonstrated in the blood of patients with
AITD.[264]
Guideline 29. Thyroid Antibody Method Sensitivity & Specificity
Differences
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Recognize and understand that the results of thyroid antibody tests are
method-dependent.
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Thyroid antibody methods recognize different epitopes in the heterogeneous
antibody populations present in serum.
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Thyroid antibody assay differences reflect different receptor preparations
(receptor assays) or cells (bioassays) used in the assay.
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Assay differences can result from contamination of the antigen reagent with
other autoantigens.
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Assay differences can result from the inherent assay design (i.e. competitive
versus non-competitive immunoassay) as well as the signal used.
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Assay differences can result from the use of different secondary
standards.
It has been known for years that autoantibodies are directed against few
epitopes as compared to heterologous antibodies. Current methods differ widely
in epitope recognition. Specificity differences can result from misrecognition
of an epitope that leads to a bias regarding the autoantibody population tested.
This results in vastly different reference intervals, even when methods are
standardized to the same international reference preparation. Whatever the
targeted autoantigen, thyroid autoantibodies are clearly not unique molecular
entities but, rather, mixtures of immunoglobulins that only have in common their
ability to interact with Tg, TPO or the TSH receptor.
Differences in the sensitivity of autoantibody tests may arise from the
design of the assay (e.g. competitive RIA versus two-site IMA) as well as the
physical method used for the signal (e.g. radioisotope versus
chemiluminiscence). Differences in specificity may occur as a result of
contamination of the autoantigen preparation by other autoantigens (e.g. thyroid
microsomes versus purified TPO). Further, misrecognition of an epitope may lead
to an underestimation of the total amount of circulating autoantibody present,
resulting in decreased sensitivity.
Guideline 30. Functional Sensitivity of Thyroid Antibody Tests
Functional sensitivity of thyroid autoantibody tests should:
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Be determined with human serum pools containing a low autoantibody
concentration
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Be determined using the same protocol as described for TSH (Guideline 20) but
with the between-run precision assessment made over a 6 to 12 month time-period
to represent the appropriate clinical assessment
interval.
Functional sensitivity should be determined with human serum pools containing
a low autoantibody concentration. The protocol for functional sensitivity should
be the same protocol as described for TSH (Guideline 20). The between-run
precision for TgAb tests used for monitoring TgAb-positive DTC patients should
be assessed across a longer time-period (6 to 12 months) consistent with the
interval used for serial monitoring in clinical practice.
Standardization of Thyroid Antibody Tests
Standardization of thyroid autoantibody tests is currently suboptimal.
International Reference Preparations, MRC 65/93 for TgAb, MRC 66/387 for TPOAb
are available from the National Council for Biological Standards and Control in
London, UK (www.mrc.ac.uk).
These preparations were made from a pool of serum from patients with autoimmune
thyroid disease and were prepared and lyophilized 35 years ago!
Guideline 31. For Manufacturers Standardizing Thyroid Antibody
Assays
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Assays should be standardized against MRC International Reference
Preparations:- MRC 65/93 for TgAb, MRC 66/387 for TPOAb and MRC 90/672 for
TRAb
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New International Reference Preparations should be prepared for TgAb and
TPOAb.
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Secondary standards should be fully characterized to avoid bias between
different methods.
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Reference preparations or recombinant antigen preparations should be used
when available.
It is well known that lyophilized antibodies are prone to degradation over
time. Degradation of the antibodies may have introduced a bias in the binding
activity of these reference preparations towards more stable antibodies of
unknown clinical relevance. Due to the scarcity of these preparations, they are
only used as primary standards for calibrating assay methods. Commercial kits
contain secondary standards that differ for each method. Currently, assay
calibrations vary with the experimental conditions as well as the antigen
preparation used by the manufacturer. This may introduce additional bias in
detecting the heterogeneous antibodies present in patient specimens. In the case
of TRAb, the reference preparation MRC 90/672 is more recent (1990) but
currently used by few manufacturers.
TPOAb Measurements
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) is a 110 kD membrane bound hemo-glycoprotein with a
large extracellular domain, and a short transmembrane and intracellular domain.
TPO is involved in thyroid hormone synthesis at the apical pole of the
follicular cell. Several isoforms related to differential splicing of TPO RNA
have been described. TPO molecules may also differ with respect to their
three-dimensional structure, extent of glycosylation and heme binding. Most of
the TPO molecules do not reach the apical membrane and are degraded
intracellularly.
Guideline 32. Preferred TPOAb Methodology
- Sensitive, specific TPOAb immunoassays, using suitable preparations of
highly purified native or recombinant human TPO as the antigen, should replace
the older insensitive, semi-quantitative anti-microsomal antibody (AMA)
agglutination tests.
(Consensus Level 90%)
- The clinical significance of a low TPOAb concentration requires more
study.
TPO autoantibodies were initially described as anti-microsomal autoantibodies
(AMA) since they were found to react with crude preparations of thyroid cell
membranes. The microsomal antigen was later identified as TPO.[265]
Older AMA immunofluorescence assays as well as passive tanned red cell
agglutination tests are still currently in use in addition to the newer, more
sensitive competitive and non-competitive TPOAb immunoassays. These new
immunoassay methods are currently replacing the older AMA agglutination tests
because they are quantitative, more sensitive and can easily be automated.
However, there is wide variability in the sensitivity and specificity of these
new TPOAb methods. Some of this variability stems from differences in the TPO
preparations used in the various assay kits. When extracted from human thyroid
tissue, TPO may be used as a crude membrane preparation or may be purified by
different methods. The assay specificity may also differ because of
contamination by other thyroid antigens - notably Tg and/or variations in the
three-dimensional structure of TPO. The use of recombinant human TPO (rhTPO)
eliminates the risk of contamination but does not solve the problem of the
differences in TPO structure that depend upon the technique used to isolate TPO.
Most current TPOAb assays are quantitated in international units using the
reference preparation MRC 66/387. Unfortunately, the use of this primary
standard does not alleviate between-method variations as is evident from the
broad variability in sensitivity limits claimed by the different kit
manufacturers (range <0.3 to <20 kIU/L) and the differences in normal
reference intervals.
TPOAb Prevalence & Reference Intervals
The estimate of TPOAb prevalence depends on the sensitivity and specificity
of the method employed. The recent NHANES III United States survey of ~17,000
subjects without apparent thyroid disease, reported detectable TPOAb levels in
12 % of subjects using a competitive immunoassay method.[18] Whether
low levels of TPOAb detected in healthy individuals and/or patients with
non-thyroid autoimmune diseases reflect normal physiology, the prodrome of AITD,
or an assay specificity problem, remains unclear.
Normal reference values for TPOAb assays are highly variable and often
arbitrarily established, so that a large majority of patients with AITD test
positive, and most subjects without clinical evidence of AITD test negative. The
lower normal limit appears to relate to technical factors. Specifically, assays
citing a low detection limit (<10 kIU/L) typically report undetectable TPOAb
levels in meticulously selected normal subjects. Such methods suggest that the
presence of TPOAb is a pathologic finding. In contrast, TPOAb assays reporting
higher detection limits (>10kIU/L) typically cite a TPOAb "normal reference
range". Since such methods appear to have no enhanced sensitivity for detecting
AITD, these "normal range" values may represent non-specific assay "noise" and
may not be pathologically meaningful.
The recent 20-year follow-up study of the Whickham cohort reported that
detectable TPOAb titers (measured as AMA) was not only a risk factor for
hypothyroidism but that a detectable AMA preceded the development of an elevated
TSH (Figure 5).[35] This suggests that a detectable TPOAb is a risk
factor for AITD (Guideline 34). However, individuals with low TPOAb levels would
have had undetectable AMA by the older methods used in this
study.[35] Indeed, AMA-negative subjects with TSH >2 mIU/L did
have a higher long-term risk of hypothyroidism, suggesting that low TPOAb levels
may be clinically significant.[35] Thus, whether individuals with low
levels of TPOAb and/or TgAb should be considered normal remains in question
until more long-term follow-up studies on such individuals show that they do not
have an increased risk for developing thyroid dysfunction.
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Figure 5. (click image to zoom) TPOAb Changes with
Developing Autoimmune Thyroid Dysfunction
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Guideline 33. Reference Intervals for Thyroid Antibody Tests
Reference intervals for thyroid antibody tests should be established from
120 "Normal" subjects free from any history of thyroid disease: Subject
selection should minimize the inclusion of persons with a predisposition for
autoimmune thyroid disease. Normal subjects should be:
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Male
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Young (< 30 years of age)
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Have serum TSH levels between 0.5 and 2.0 mIU/L
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No goiter
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No personal or family history of thyroid disease
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No non-thyroid autoimmune diseases (e.g. lupus or
diabetes)
The criteria employed for selecting subjects for the normal cohort used to
establish an autoantibody normal reference range, is critical. Such a cohort
should be comprised of young, biochemically euthyroid (TSH 0.5 to 2.0 mIU/L)
male subjects with no goiter and no family history of AITD. This rigorous
selection process would be least likely to include subjects with a
predisposition to AITD.
Clinical Uses of TPOAb Measurements
TPOAb is the most sensitive test for detecting autoimmune thyroid
disease.[266] As shown schematically in Figure 5, TPOAb is typically
the first abnormality to appear in the course of developing hypothyroidism
secondary to Hashimotos' thyroiditis. In fact, when TPOAb is measured by a
sensitive immunoassay, >95% of subjects with Hashimotos thyroiditis have
detectable levels of TPOAb. Such methods also detect TPOAb in most (~85%)
patients with Graves' disease.[254] Patients with TPOAb detected in
early pregnancy are at risk for developing post-partum
thyroiditis.[50] Patients with Down's syndrome have an increased risk
of thyroid dysfunction due to autoimmune thyroid disease and annual screening
with TSH and TPOAb is important.[267,268]
Recent reports have suggested that the IQ of children born to mothers with
increased TSH and/or detectable TPOAb during pregnancy may be
compromised.[63-65] This has prompted recommendations that all
pregnant women should have TSH and TPOAb levels measured in the first trimester
of their pregnancy [Section-2 A3 and Guideline 4]. Further, TPOAb measurements
may have a role in infertility, since high TPOAb levels are associated with a
high risk of miscarriage and failure to conceive with in-vitro
fertilization.[269]
Guideline 34. Recommended Uses for TPOAb Measurement
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Diagnosis of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
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Risk factor for Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
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Risk factor for hypothyroidism during Interferon alpha, Interleukin-2 or
Lithium therapy
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Risk factor for thyroid dysfunction during amiodarone therapy (see Guideline
5)
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Risk factor for hypothyroidism in Down's Syndrome patients
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Risk factor for thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy and for post-partum
thyroiditis
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Risk factor for miscarriage and in-vitro fertilization
failure
The presence of TPOAb is well established as a risk factor for thyroid
dysfunction when patients are being treated with lithium, amiodarone,
interleukin-2 or interferon-alpha.[75,259,260,261,270] During
interferon-alpha treatment, a preexisting thyroid autoimmune disorder or
detectable TPOAb titer are predisposing factors for the development of thyroid
disease during therapy.[262] There appears however, to be no
increased frequency of thyroid dysfunction during interferon-beta
therapy.[271] The presence of TPOAb before therapy shows a
sensitivity of 20%, a specificity of 95% and a predictive value of 66.6% for the
development of thyroid dysfunction.[272]
Thyroglobulin Autoantibody (TgAb) Measurements
Thyroglobulin (Tg), the prothyroid globulin, is a high molecular weight (660
kDa) soluble glycoprotein made up of two identical subunits. Tg is present with
a high degree of heterogeneity due to differences in post-translational
modifications (glycosylation, iodination, sulfation etc). During the process of
thyroid hormone synthesis and release, Tg is polymerized and degraded.
Consequently, the immunologic structure of Tg is extremely complex. The
characteristics of Tg preparations may vary widely depending on the starting
human thyroid tissue and the purification process used. This is the first clue
to explain why TgAb assays, as well as Tg assays [Section-3 E2] are so difficult
to standardize.
TgAb Methodology
As with TPOAb methods, the design of TgAb assays has evolved from
immunofluorescence of thyroid tissue sections, to passive tanned red cell
agglutination methods and now to the competitive and noncompetitive
immunoassays. This technical evolution has improved both the sensitivity and
specificity of serum TgAb measurements. However, because the older and newer
methods are still being used concurrently in clinical laboratories, the
sensitivity and specificity of available methods can vary widely depending on
the laboratory. Assays are calibrated with purified or crude preparations of
TgAb by pooling patient sera or blood donor material. These various secondary
standards are often, but not always, calibrated against the primary standard
(MRC 65/93). However, standardization with MRC 65/93 does not ensure that
different methods are quantitatively or qualitatively similar. Other reasons for
method differences relate to the heterogeneity of TgAb itself. The heterogeneity
of TgAb is restricted in patients with AITD compared with other thyroid
disorders such as differentiated thyroid carcinomas (DTC) in which the
heterogeneity of TgAb appears less restricted.[273] This reflects
differences in the expression of the different autoantibodies that may be
normally expressed at very low levels in healthy individuals.[274]
The inter-method variability of serum TgAb values may also reflect qualitative
differences in TgAb affinity and epitope specificity in different serum samples
from patients with different underlying thyroid and immunological conditions.
Another reason for inter-method differences is that assay designs are prone to
interference by high levels of circulating antigen (Tg), as is commonly the case
with Graves' disease and metastatic DTC.[275]
Guideline 35. For Manufacturers Developing TgAb Methods
TgAb Prevalence & Reference Intervals
As with TPO antibodies, the prevalence and normal cut-off values for
thyroglobulin antibodies depends on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay
method.[276] The NHANES III survey reported a TgAb prevalence of ~10%
for the general population, measured by competitive immunoassay.[18]
The TgAb prevalence in DTC patients appears to be two-fold higher than the
normal population (~20 versus 10 %, respectively).[276] As with
TPOAb, the clinical significance of low TgAb levels, that would be undetectable
by the older agglutination methods, remains unclear. It has been suggested that
low levels may represent " natural " antibody in normal individuals or a "
scavenger " antibody response to antigen release following thyroid surgery or
radioactive iodide therapy. Alternatively, low levels might represent underlying
silent AITD.[256] Different TgAb methods report different normal
threshold values, as discussed for TPOAb [Section-3 D5(a)]. Specifically, some
TgAb methods report that normal subjects should have values below the assay
detection level, other methods report a "normal range". When TgAb measurements
are used as an adjunct test to serum Tg measurements, the significance of low
TgAb levels relates less to the pathophysiology of its presence but more to the
potential for low TgAb levels to interfere with the serum Tg method.
Guideline 36. TgAb Measurement in Non-Neoplastic Conditions
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In iodide sufficient areas, it is not usually necessary or
cost-effective to order both TPOAb and TgAb, because TPOAb-negative patients
with detectable TgAb rarely display thyroid dysfunction.
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In iodide deficient areas, serum TgAb measurements may be useful for
detecting autoimmune thyroid disease when patients have a nodular goiter.
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Monitoring iodide therapy for endemic goiter.
Sensitivity and Precision of TgAb Measurement
Sensitive quantitative TgAb determination is a critical adjunct test for
serum Tg measurement. Qualitative agglutination tests are not sufficiently
sensitive to detect the low TgAb concentrations that can interfere with serum Tg
measurements.[276] As with TPOAb assays [Section-3 D5(a)], the
absolute values reported by different TgAb immunoassays are highly variable
which precludes the use of different manufacturers tests for serial monitoring
of DTC patients. There appear to be two classes of TgAb immunoassay. One class
is characterized by low detection limits (<10 kIU/L) and an undetectable
normal reference limit. Such methods suggest that the presence of TgAb is a
pathologic finding. The other class of assay reports higher detection limits
(>10kIU/L) and cites a TgAb "normal reference range". These detectable
"normal range" values are likely to represent non-specific assay "noise" caused
by assay insensitivity or problems with specificity since these low "normal
range" values show no evidence of interference with serum Tg measurements
[Section-3 E6].
Guideline 37. TgAb Measurement in Differentiated Thyroid Carcinomas
(DTC)
The TgAb concentration should be measured in ALL patient sera prior
to Tg analysis because low levels of TgAb can interfere with serum Tg
measurements causing either falsely low, undetectable or high values depending
on the Tg method used.
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TgAb should be measured in every serum specimen sent to the laboratory for Tg
testing.
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Serial TgAb measurements should be made on all TgAb-positive DTC patients
using the same manufacturer's method because serial TgAb values have prognostic
significance for monitoring response to DTC treatment.
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TgAb methods should be immunoassay not agglutination, because low levels of
TgAb can interfere with serum Tg measurements made by most methods, and serial
measurements must be quantitative not qualitative.
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Serum Tg recovery tests do not reliably detect the presence of TgAb and
should be discouraged as a method for detecting TgAb (Guideline 46).
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Before changing the TgAb method, the laboratory should inform physician users
and evaluate the relationship between the old and proposed new method values.
Patients should be re-baselined if the difference between the methods is >10%
CV.
Clinical Uses of TgAb Measurement
There is some debate over the clinical utility of serum TgAb measurement for
assessing the presence of thyroid autoimmunity. The United States NHANES III
study reported that 3 % of subjects with no risk factors for thyroid disease had
detectable TgAb without associated presence of TPOAb.[18] Since this
cohort had no associated TSH elevation, TgAb measurements do not appear to be a
useful diagnostic test for AITD in areas of iodide
sufficiency.[256,279] In iodide deficient areas however, TgAb is
believed to be useful for detecting AITD, especially for patients with a nodular
goiter. TgAb measurements are also useful for monitoring iodide therapy for
endemic goiter, since iodinated Tg molecules are more immunogenic.
Serum TgAb testing is primarily used as an adjunct test when serum Tg
measurements are requested. The clinical utility of TgAb measurements in sera
from DTC patients is two-fold. First, sensitive and specific TgAb screening of
sera in these cancer patients is necessary, because even low antibody
concentrations can interfere with the Tg measurements made by most Tg methods
[see Section-3 E6].[275,276] Second, serial TgAb measurements
themselves may serve as a surrgogate tumor marker test for TgAb-positive
patients in whom Tg testing may be unreliable.[276] Specifically,
TgAb-positive patients who are rendered disease-free typically become
TgAb-negative within 1-4 years.[276,277,278] In contrast, patients
who have persistent disease after treatment retain detectable TgAb
concentrations. In fact, a rise in the TgAb level is often the first indication
of recurrence in such patients.[276]
TSH Receptor Autoantibodies (TRAb)
The TSH receptor is a member of the superfamily of receptors with seven
transmembrane domains linked to G proteins. The 60kb TSH receptor gene located
on the long arm of chromosome 14q31 has been cloned and
sequenced.[272] Exons 1-9 code for the extracellular domain of the
receptor (397 amino acids) and exon 10 codes for the transmembrane region (206
amino acids). Activation of G proteins by the hormone receptor complex results
in stimulation of cAMP production by adenylate cyclase and inositol phosphate
turnover by phospholipases.[280] Site-directed mutagenesis has shown
that the 3-dimensional receptor structure is important for the interaction with
TSH and/or TRAbs. There are three broad types of TRAb measured by either
bioassay or receptor assay (Table 6). Receptor, or TSH Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin
(TBII) assays do not measure biologic activity directly but assess whether the
specimen contains immunoglobulins that can block the binding of TSH to an in
vitro receptor preparation. TSH stimulating antibodies (TSAb) appear to bind the
N-terminal portion of the extracellular domain and mimic the actions of TSH by
inducing post-receptor signal transduction and cell stimulation. In contrast,
the C-terminal region is more important for TSH receptor blocking antibodies
(abbreviated TBAb or TSBAb) which block stimulation by either TSAb or TSH,
causing hypothyroidism.[281] Thyroid growth-stimulating
immunoglobulins (TGI) are less well characterized in this regard.
It has now been shown that the lack of correlation between TRAb levels and
the clinical status of patients is largely because circulating TRAb's are
heterogeneous. The fact that TRAb heterogeneity can coexist within an individual
patient and change over time is one reason why it has been difficult to develop
diagnostically accurate TRAb tests.[282,283] Indeed, the clinical
presentation of Graves' patients who exhibit both TSAb and TBAb/TSBAb will
likely depend on the relative concentration and affinity of the predominant
antibody. A shift from stimulating to blocking TRAb may explain the spontaneous
remission of Graves' disease during pregnancy as well as radioiodide induction
of transient hypothyroidism.[281,284] It is important to note that
bioassays that use cell preparations to measure the biologic effects of TRAb
(stimulation, inhibition of TSH activity or growth) can detect functional
changes in TRAb heterogeneity. In contrast, the receptor, or TSH Binding
Inhibitory Immunoglobulin (TBII) type of assays, which are used by many clinical
laboratories, merely measure the ability of a serum or IgG preparation to block
the binding of a TSH preparation and do not measure the biological response (Table 6). This fundamental difference in assay design explains
why bioassays and receptor assays usually display a weak correlation (r 5
0.31-0.65).[283,285]
TRAb Methodology
The first report that there was a thyroid stimulator that differed from TSH
with respect to its longer half-life (Long Acting Thyroid Stimulator or LATS)
was published in 1956 using an in vivo bioassay.[286] LATS was later
identified as an immunoglobulin. Like TSH, TRAbs stimulate both cAMP and the
inositol phosphate pathways of the thyroid follicular cell, and thus both
stimulate and block both thyroid hormone synthesis and the growth of the
gland.[283]
The types of methods developed for TRAb measurements are classified relative
to their functional activity, as shown in Table 6. Studies in mice and FRTL-5 cell lines as well as
humans, show that a high concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is
also a weak TRAb agonist and can stimulate cAMP, iodide transport, and cell
growth.[56] The marked hCG elevations secondary to choriocarcinoma
can in rare cases cause a false positive TRAb result. However, the increase in
hCG typically seen with normal pregnancy or in patients treated for a hydatiform
mole is usually not high enough to elicit a false positive result.
Bioassays (TSAb, TBAb/TSBAb and TGI)
Most current bioassays are based on TSH receptor activation of second
messenger (cAMP) production from a cell preparation (FRTL-5/ CHO TSH-R) exposed
to a serum specimen or IgG preparation.[287-289] The recent cloning
of the TSH receptor has benefited bioassays by facilitating the development of
TSH receptor transfected cell lines.[290,291] Although these
bioassays are available in several commercial laboratories in the United States
and Asia, they are less available in Europe because of regulations that affect
the use of genetically altered organisms. Unfortunately, the correlation between
TRAb assay results and clinical presentation is still poor. For example, the
diagnostic sensitivity for Graves' disease using TRAb bioassays ranges from 62.5
to 81%.[283] New approaches employing chimeric assays may be able to
target the loci of TRAb epitopes and TSH binding sites and thus provide a better
correlation between assay response and clinical
outcome.[281,284,292-294]
Receptor (TBII) Assays
Thyroid binding inhibiting immunoglobulin (TBII) assays are commercially
available and are used by many clinical laboratories. These methods quantify the
inhibition of the binding of 125I-labeled TSH to either solubilized porcine
receptors, or more recently, recombinant human TSH
receptors.[295-297] This type of method does not distinguish between
stimulating and blocking TRAbs. TBII activity is typically quantified against a
TRAb-positive serum calibrated against a reference calibrator serum. The most
frequently used calibrator serum has been the MRC reference serum, LATS-B. A WHO
standard (MRC 90/672) has recently become available. The inherent heterogeneity
of TRAb in patient serum and the source of receptors used (porcine versus
recombinant human) are likely causes for the wide variability observed between
TBII methods, despite the use of the same standard.[283,298] Although
TBII methods based on recombinant human TSH receptor are now available and may
have a higher diagnostic sensitivity for Graves' disease, they do not appear to
offer improved specificity or sensitivity for predicting response to
anti-thyroid drug (ATD) therapy.[297,299]
TRAb Reference Intervals
Guideline 38. TSH Receptor Antibody (TRAb) Tests
Clinical laboratory TRAb assays:
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Receptor or TSH binding inhibition tests (TBII) that do not measure
stimulatory activity directly but detect factors in the serum specimen that
block the binding of a labeled TSH preparation to an in-vitro TSH receptor
preparation. These tests are the more commonly used TRAb assays in clinical
laboratories.
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TSH receptor bioassays (TSAb) that use cells (FRTL-5 cells, or more recently
CHO transfected with human TSH receptor) to detect thyroid stimulating
immunoglobulins (TSAb) that either stimulate cAMP or iodide uptake. These tests
are not routinely available in all countries.
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In general, there is a poor correlation between TSAb and TBII results
(60-75%). TSAb assays claim to be positive in 80-100% and TBII assays positive
in 70 to 90% of untreated Graves' hyperthyroid patients. Neither test has high
specificity or sensitivity for predicting remission from Graves'
hyperthyroidism.
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Normal hCG as well as abnormal hCG production in choriocarcinoma are known to
interact with the TSH receptor which could lead to false positive results. This
might be observed in rare cases of choriocarcinoma but not in normal pregnancy
or treated hydatiform mole in which the level of hCG is not high enough to cause
a false positive result.
Despite the adoption of a new international reference preparation MRC 90/672,
TRAb values are still method-dependent and reference intervals vary depending on
the selection of the "normal" population used to determine the cut-off level for
a positive result. This cut-off is generally defined as two standard deviations
from the mean of normal subjects.
Clinical Uses of TRAb Measurement
The clinical use of TRAb measurements for the diagnosis and follow-up of AITD
remains a matter of controversy and differs geographically. The differential
diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be resolved in most patients without resorting
to TRAb testing. Nevertheless, the presence of TRAb may distinguish Graves'
disease from factitious thyrotoxicosis and other manifestations of
hyperthyroidism such as subacute or post-partum thyroiditis and toxic nodular
goiter.
TRAb measurements have also been proposed as a means for predicting the
course of Graves' disease. A declining TRAb level is often seen in hyperthyroid
patients in clinical remission after treatment with antithyroid drugs (ATD).
After ATD withdrawal, very high levels of TRAb correlate quite well with prompt
relapse, but this situation involves very few patients. Conversely, a
significant number of patients with undetectable or low TRAb levels will
relapse. A meta-analysis of the relationship between TRAb levels and the risk of
relapse has shown that 25% of patients are misclassified by TRAb
assays.[263] This suggests that after ATD therapy, a follow-up of the
patients is necessary whatever the TRAb level at the time of ATD withdrawal and
that TRAb measurement is not cost effective for this
purpose.[263]
There is general agreement that TRAb measurements can be used to predict
fetal and/or neonatal thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women with a previous
history of AITD.[8,252] High levels of TRAb in the mother during the
third trimester of pregnancy suggest a risk of thyroid dysfunction in the
offspring.[8,282] Two to 10% of pregnant women with very elevated
TRAb deliver newborns with hyperthyroidism.[8] The risk for neonatal
hyperthyroidism is negligible following successful treatment of hyperthyroidism
with antithyroid drugs, but can develop after radioiodide treatment if TRAb
levels remain elevated.[8] Euthyroid pregnant women (+/- L-T4
treatment) who have had prior radioiodide therapy for Graves' disease should
have TRAb levels measured both in early pregnancy, when an elevated value is a
significant risk factor for fetal hyperthyroidism, and during the third
trimester, to evaluate for the risk of neonatal hyperthyroidism.[8]
Pregnant women who take antithyroid drugs (ATD) for Graves' disease should have
TRAb measured in the third trimester. High TRAb levels in such patients should
prompt a thorough clinical and biochemical evaluation of the neonate for
hyperthyroidism, both at birth (cord blood) and at 4 - 7 days, after the effects
of the transplacental passage of ATD have disappeared.[300] It is
worth noting that the TBII receptor assays are often used for this purpose since
they detect both stimulating (TSAb) and in rare cases, blocking antibodies
(TBAb/TSBAb) which cause transient hypothyroidism in 1:180,000 of
newborns.[301] It is also advisable to test for both stimulating and
blocking antibodies because the expression of thyroid dysfunction may be
different in the mother and the infant.[253]
Guideline 39. Clinical Uses of TRAb Measurement
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To investigate the etiology of hyperthyroidism when the diagnosis is not
clinically obvious.
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A declining TRAb concentration during long-term antithyroid drug therapy is
suggestive of remission. However TRAb measurements can be misleading in 25% of
such patients.
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TRAb measurements are useful to diagnose Graves' disease patients and for
relating TRAb values to a treatment algorithm.
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To evaluate patients suspected of "euthyroid Graves' opthalmopathy".
Undetectable TRAb however, does not exclude the condition.
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Although TSAb assays have theoretical advantages, some believe that TBII
tests, that detect both stimulating (TSAb) and the rare cases of blocking
(TBAb/TSBAb) antibodies, are equally useful.
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For pregnant women with a past or present history of Graves' disease. Note:
Pregnant women who are euthyroid after receiving prior antithyroid drug
treatment for Graves' disease have a negligible risk for fetal or neonatal
hyperthyroidism.
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Euthyroid pregnant women (± L-T4 treatment) who have had prior radioiodide
treatment for Graves' disease should have TRAb measured both early in pregnancy
when a high value is a risk factor for fetal hyperthyroidism (2-10%), and during
the third trimester to evaluate the risk of neonatal hyperthyroidism.
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Pregnant women who take antithyroid drugs (ATD) for Graves' disease to
maintain a euthyroid state during pregnancy should have TRAb measured in the
third trimester. A high TBII value should prompt a clinical and biochemical
evaluation of the neonate for hyperthyroidism, both at birth (cord blood) and at
4 - 7 days after the effects of transplacental passage of ATD have been
lost.
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The assessment of the risk of fetal and neonatal thyroid dysfunction
necessitates the detection of either blocking or stimulating TRAb when mothers
have no intact thyroid following past therapy for Graves' hyperthyroidism.
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To identify neonates with transient hypothyroidism due to the presence of TSH
receptor blocking antibodies.
Guideline 40. Improvements Needed in Thyroid Antibody Tests
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Current thyroid autoantibody assays should be submitted to a comparative
study of their analytical and clinical performances.
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A comparison study of the antigen preparations currently in use would
facilitate the identification of the method(s) best suited for clinical thyroid
autoantibody testing.
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The characteristics of the antigen preparations used in the test should be
stated for all thyroid autoantibody assays.
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Reference preparations of antigens should be made
available.
The role of TRAb in thyroid-associated opthalmopathy (TAO) is
uncertain.[302] TAO appears to be exacerbated by radioiodide
therapy.[303] Furthermore, TRAb and other thyroid antibody levels
increase significantly after radioiodide therapy.[304-306] This
suggests that TRAb measurements prior to radioiodide therapy may be useful to
predict the risk of TAO but as yet there are no prospective studies to document
this observation.
Future Directions
It is important that a well-structured comparative study of the commercially
available thyroid autoantibody assays be performed. This would provide
irrefutable evidence that differences exist in the performance of current assay
methods.[296] It would also help to convince clinical laboratory
scientists to avoid using assays that have poor clinical performance and
encourage manufacturers to improve their products or drop them from the
market.
Guideline 41. For Manufacturers Developing Thyroid Antibody Tests
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Absolute or "gold standard" methods remain a target for the future.
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The kit package insert should document the methods used to produce the
antigen reagents, the assay design and all experimental conditions affecting the
antigen-antibody interactions.
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The specificity of the secondary standards should be selected relative to the
interactions between the autoantibodies in patient sera and their specific
antigen.
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TPOAb and TgAb IMAs should be checked for hook effects using ~20 specimens
with antibody concentrations >1,000 kIU/L and ~20 specimens with values above
10,000 kIU/L.
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TgAb methods should be checked for high antigen (Tg) effects by spiking a
range of sera containing low TgAb concentration to Tg levels >10,000 µg/L
(ng/ml) and >100,000 µg/L (ng/ml).
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