Evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies

Background: Despite commercially improved, standardised routine methods used in medical laboratories, precision laboratory medicine lacks harmonisation of results to make the laboratory result useful for its intended purpose. Furthermore, to obtain reliable laboratory results and precise diagnoses,...

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Main Authors: Milinković Neda, Sarić Marija, Ružanović Ana, Žarković Miloš, Ćirić Jasmina, Perović Blagojević Iva, Mastilović Ana-Marija, Ignjatović Svetlana, Nedeljković Beleslin Biljana
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Published: Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia, Belgrade 2025-01-01
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author Milinković Neda
Sarić Marija
Ružanović Ana
Žarković Miloš
Ćirić Jasmina
Perović Blagojević Iva
Mastilović Ana-Marija
Ignjatović Svetlana
Nedeljković Beleslin Biljana
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Sarić Marija
Ružanović Ana
Žarković Miloš
Ćirić Jasmina
Perović Blagojević Iva
Mastilović Ana-Marija
Ignjatović Svetlana
Nedeljković Beleslin Biljana
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description Background: Despite commercially improved, standardised routine methods used in medical laboratories, precision laboratory medicine lacks harmonisation of results to make the laboratory result useful for its intended purpose. Furthermore, to obtain reliable laboratory results and precise diagnoses, it is important and recommended that each laboratory confirms the analytical and clinical characteristics of the method used. This study aimed to evaluate the analytical and clinical performance of the IMMULITE®2000 TSI bridge immunoassay to determine autoreactive thyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibodies (SH-R-Ab). Methods: A total of 86 patients with clinically present Graves' orbitopathy and 23 healthy volunteers as a control group were included in the study. The total TSH-R-Ab concentration was determined using an ECLIA (Elecsys Anti-TSHR Immunoassay Roche Diagnostics, GmbH, Mannheim, Germany) on the Cobas e411 analyser (Roche, Diagnostics, GmbH). The TSH-R-Ab concentration was measured using a CLIA method (IMMULITE TSI 2000, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, UK). The inaccuracy of the method was investigated using two levels of commercial control samples (low and high analyte concentration). Results: The results obtained meet the general minimum requirements for the analytical performance of laboratory methods (CV<5%). The overall laboratory inaccuracy was acceptable according to FDA guidelines (CV<20%). The results showed a statistically significant correlation between the analysed methods (r=0.9041, p < 0.0001) but with a relative bias of 24.5%. The best ratio of sensitivity and specificity determined by the ROC analysis (93.3% and 100%, respectively) was obtained for a cut-off value of 0.1215 IU/L, which is significantly lower compared to the cut-off value specified by the manufacturer (0.55 IU/L). Conclusions: The IMMULITE 2000 TSI bridge immunoassay for TSH-R-Ab quantification confirmed adequate precision, which is essential for routine use. However, further studies are required to evaluate its analytical specificity.
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spelling doaj-art-c5ddcdb3361a470688845dff546958572025-08-20T03:29:43ZengSociety of Medical Biochemists of Serbia, BelgradeJournal of Medical Biochemistry1452-82581452-82662025-01-0144343844610.5937/jomb0-558731452-82582503438MEvaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodiesMilinković Neda0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2641-9817Sarić Marija1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7591-8885Ružanović Ana2https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7125-2428Žarković Miloš3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9977-5970Ćirić Jasmina4Perović Blagojević Iva5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8418-4238Mastilović Ana-Marija6Ignjatović Svetlana7https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9241-5737Nedeljković Beleslin Biljana8https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1687-9297University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic of Endocrinology, Belgrade, Serbia, SerbiaUniversity Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic of Endocrinology, Belgrade, Serbia, SerbiaClinical Hospital Center "Dr Dragiša Mišović-Dedinje", Service for laboratory diagnostics, Belgrade, SerbiaClinical Hospital Center "Dr Dragiša Mišović-Dedinje", Service for laboratory diagnostics, Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Belgrade, SerbiaUniversity Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic of Endocrinology, Belgrade, Serbia, SerbiaBackground: Despite commercially improved, standardised routine methods used in medical laboratories, precision laboratory medicine lacks harmonisation of results to make the laboratory result useful for its intended purpose. Furthermore, to obtain reliable laboratory results and precise diagnoses, it is important and recommended that each laboratory confirms the analytical and clinical characteristics of the method used. This study aimed to evaluate the analytical and clinical performance of the IMMULITE®2000 TSI bridge immunoassay to determine autoreactive thyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibodies (SH-R-Ab). Methods: A total of 86 patients with clinically present Graves' orbitopathy and 23 healthy volunteers as a control group were included in the study. The total TSH-R-Ab concentration was determined using an ECLIA (Elecsys Anti-TSHR Immunoassay Roche Diagnostics, GmbH, Mannheim, Germany) on the Cobas e411 analyser (Roche, Diagnostics, GmbH). The TSH-R-Ab concentration was measured using a CLIA method (IMMULITE TSI 2000, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, UK). The inaccuracy of the method was investigated using two levels of commercial control samples (low and high analyte concentration). Results: The results obtained meet the general minimum requirements for the analytical performance of laboratory methods (CV<5%). The overall laboratory inaccuracy was acceptable according to FDA guidelines (CV<20%). The results showed a statistically significant correlation between the analysed methods (r=0.9041, p < 0.0001) but with a relative bias of 24.5%. The best ratio of sensitivity and specificity determined by the ROC analysis (93.3% and 100%, respectively) was obtained for a cut-off value of 0.1215 IU/L, which is significantly lower compared to the cut-off value specified by the manufacturer (0.55 IU/L). Conclusions: The IMMULITE 2000 TSI bridge immunoassay for TSH-R-Ab quantification confirmed adequate precision, which is essential for routine use. However, further studies are required to evaluate its analytical specificity.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1452-8258/2025/1452-82582503438M.pdfthyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibodiesanalytical and clinical sensitivity and specificity
spellingShingle Milinković Neda
Sarić Marija
Ružanović Ana
Žarković Miloš
Ćirić Jasmina
Perović Blagojević Iva
Mastilović Ana-Marija
Ignjatović Svetlana
Nedeljković Beleslin Biljana
Evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies
Journal of Medical Biochemistry
thyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibodies
analytical and clinical sensitivity and specificity
title Evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies
title_full Evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies
title_fullStr Evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies
title_short Evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite®2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies
title_sort evaluation of the analytical and clinical characteristics of the siemens immulite r 2000 tsi method for determining thyrotropin receptor antibodies
topic thyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibodies
analytical and clinical sensitivity and specificity
url https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1452-8258/2025/1452-82582503438M.pdf
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