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T-Uptake
T-uptake
11731394 122 200 tests Precautions and warnings
For in vitro diagnostic use.
• Indicates analyzers on which the kit can be used
Exercise the normal precautions required for handling all laboratory reagents.
MODULAR Disposal of all waste material should be in accordance with local guidelines.
Elecsys 1010 Elecsys 2010 ANALYTICS cobas e 411 cobas e 601 Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.
E170 Avoid the formation of foam with all reagents and sample types
• • • • • (specimens, calibrators, and controls).
Reagent handling
English The reagents in the kit have been assembled into a ready-for-use
unit that cannot be separated.
Intended use All information required for correct operation is read in via the
Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of thyroxine-binding respective reagent barcodes.
capacity (TBC or T4-uptake) in human serum and plasma.
The electrochemiluminescence immunoassay “ECLIA” is intended for Storage and stability
use on Elecsys and cobas e immunoassay analyzers. Store at 2-8 °C.
Store the Elecsys T-Uptake reagent kit upright in order to ensure complete
Summary1,2,3,4,5,6 availability of the microparticles during automatic mixing prior to use.
The thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) is physiologically part of the regulating Stability:
circuit of the thyroid gland and has an effect on general metabolism.
The determination of the T4 concentration is of importance in laboratory unopened at 2-8 °C up to the stated expiration date
diagnostics for differentiating between euthyroid, hyperthyroid, and hypothyroid after opening at 2-8 °C 12 weeks
conditions. As the major fraction of the total thyroxine is bound to transport on MODULAR ANALYTICS E170 and
5 weeks
proteins (TBG, prealbumin, and albumin), the determination of total thyroxine cobas e 601
only provides correct information when the thyroxine-binding capacity in on Elecsys 2010 and cobas e 411 8 weeks
serum is normal. The free thyroid hormones are in equilibrium with the 8 weeks (stored alternately in the
hormones bound to the carrier proteins. A change in the TBG concentration refrigerator and on the analyzer -
can lead to elevated or lowered total T4 concentrations being measured on Elecsys 1010
ambient temperature 20-25 °C; up to
although the free T4 concentration is in the euthyroid range. 20 hours opened in total)
The performance of a T-uptake or TBC assay provides a measure
of the available thyroxine-binding sites. Specimen collection and preparation
Determination of the free thyroxine Index (fT4I) from the quotient of total T4 and Only the specimens listed below were tested and found acceptable.
TBI (thyroxine-binding index = result of the T-uptake determination) takes into Undiluted serum collected using standard sampling tubes or
account changes in the thyroid hormone carrier proteins and the thyroxine level. tubes containing separating gel.
The Elecsys T-Uptake assay is an immunological method for determining the Li-, Na-, NH+4-heparin, K3-EDTA, sodium citrate, and sodium
T-uptake (TBC), in which exogenous T4 is added to saturate the TBG. fluoride/potassium oxalate plasma (undiluted).
Test principle Criterion: Recovery within 90-110 % of serum value or slope 0.9-1.1 + intercept
Modified competition principle. Total duration of assay: 18 minutes. within < ± 2 x analytical sensitivity (LDL) + coefficient of correlation > 0.95.
Stable for 8 days at 2-8 °C, 3 months at -20 °C. Freeze only once.
• 1st incubation: 15 µL of sample, exogenous T4, and biotinylated
The sample types listed were tested with a selection of sample collection tubes
T4-polyhapten. The T4 occupies the free binding sites in the serum sample.
that were commercially available at the time of testing, i.e. not all available
• 2nd incubation: After addition of a T4-specific antibody labeled with
tubes of all manufacturers were tested. Sample collection systems from
a ruthenium complexa, the polyhapten and the antibody derivative
various manufacturers may contain differing materials which could affect
react to form a complex, the concentration of which is inversely
the test results in some cases. When processing samples in primary tubes
proportional to the concentration of the excess, exogenous T4. This
(sample collection systems), follow the instructions of the tube manufacturer.
immunological complex becomes bound to the added streptavidin-coated
Centrifuge samples containing precipitates before performing the
microparticles via interaction of biotin and streptavidin.
assay. Do not use heat-inactivated samples. Do not use samples
• The reaction mixture is aspirated into the measuring cell where the and controls stabilized with azide.
microparticles are magnetically captured onto the surface of the Ensure the patients’ samples, calibrators, and controls are at ambient
electrode. Unbound substances are then removed with ProCell. temperature (20-25 °C) before measurement.
Application of a voltage to the electrode then induces chemiluminescent Because of possible evaporation effects, samples, calibrators, and controls
emission which is measured by a photomultiplier. on the analyzers should be measured within 2 hours.
• Results are determined via a calibration curve which is
instrument-specifically generated by 2-point calibration. Materials provided
a) Tris(2,2’-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II)-complex (Ru(bpy)2+
3 )
See “Reagents - working solutions” section for reagents.
Reagents - working solutions Materials required (but not provided)
M Streptavidin-coated microparticles (transparent cap), 1 bottle, 12 mL: • Cat. No. 11731505122, T-Uptake CalSet, 4 x 1 mL
Streptavidin-coated microparticles 0.72 mg/mL; preservative. • Cat. No. 11731416122, PreciControl Universal, for 2 x 3 mL each of
R1 Poly-T4~biotin (gray cap), 1 bottle, 18 mL: PreciControl Universal 1 and 2 or
Biotinylated T4 polyhapten 70 ng/mL; thyroxine 60 ng/mL; Cat. No. 11731416190, PreciControl Universal, for 2 x 3 mL
phosphate buffer 100 mmol/L, pH 7.0; preservative. each of PreciControl Universal 1 and 2
R2 Anti-T4-Ab~Ru(bpy)2+3 (black cap), 1 bottle, 18 mL: • Cat. No. 11731416160, PreciControl Universal, for 2 x 3 mL each
Polyclonal anti-T4-antibody (sheep) labeled with ruthenium complex of PreciControl Universal 1 and 2 (for USA)
120 ng/mL; phosphate buffer 100 mmol/L, pH 7.0; preservative. • General laboratory equipment
• Elecsys 1010/2010, MODULAR ANALYTICS E170 or cobas e analyzer
Accessories for Elecsys 1010/2010 and cobas e 411 analyzers:
• Cat. No. 11662988122, ProCell, 6 x 380 mL system buffer
• Cat. No. 11662970122, CleanCell, 6 x 380 mL measuring
cell cleaning solution

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• Cat. No. 11930346122, Elecsys SysWash, 1 x 500 mL washwater additive limits should be adapted to each laboratory’s individual requirements.
• Cat. No. 11933159001, Adapter for SysClean Values obtained should fall within the defined limits.
• Cat. No. 11706829001, Elecsys 1010 AssayCup, 12 x 32 reaction vessels or Each laboratory should establish corrective measures to be taken
Cat. No. 11706802001, Elecsys 2010 AssayCup, 60 x 60 reaction vessels if values fall outside the limits.
• Cat. No. 11706799001, Elecsys 2010 AssayTip, 30 x 120 pipette tips Follow the applicable government regulations and local guidelines
Accessories for MODULAR ANALYTICS E170 and cobas e 601 analyzers: for quality control.
• Cat. No. 04880340190, ProCell M, 2 x 2 L system buffer Calculation
• Cat. No. 04880293190, CleanCell M, 2 x 2 L measuring The analyzer automatically calculates the T-uptake (TBC) concentration
cell cleaning solution of each sample as TBI values.
• Cat. No. 12135027190, CleanCell M, 1 x 2 L measuring In order to obtain further information on the thyroid function (also taking into
cell cleaning solution (for USA) account the T4 value), the free thyroxine index should be determined.
• Cat. No. 03023141001, PC/CC-Cups, 12 cups to prewarm fT4I = T4 : TBI
ProCell M and CleanCell M before use Limitations - interference
• Cat. No. 03005712190, ProbeWash M, 12 x 70 mL cleaning solution The assay is unaffected by icterus (bilirubin < 701 µmol/L or < 41 mg/dL),
for run finalization and rinsing during reagent change hemolysis (Hb < 1.2 mmol/L or < 2 g/dL), lipemia (Intralipid < 2000 mg/dL),
• Cat. No. 12102137001, AssayTip/AssayCup Combimagazine M, and biotin < 164 nmol/L or < 40 ng/mL.
48 magazines x 84 reaction vessels or pipette tips, waste bags Criterion: Recovery within ± 10 % of initial value.
• Cat. No. 03023150001, WasteLiner, waste bags In patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day), no sample
• Cat. No. 03027651001, SysClean Adapter M should be taken until at least 8 hours after the last biotin administration.
Accessories for all analyzers: No interference was observed from rheumatoid factors up to a concentration
• Cat. No. 11298500316, Elecsys SysClean, 5 x 100 mL of 339 IU/mL and samples from dialysis patients.
system cleaning solution In vitro tests were performed on 26 commonly used pharmaceuticals.
No interference with the assay was found.
Only available in the USA:
The test cannot be used in patients receiving treatment with lipid-lowering
• Cat. No. 11776657160, Elecsys T-Uptake CalCheck, 3 concentration ranges
agents containing D-T4. If the thyroid function is to be checked in such
Assay patients, the therapy should first be discontinued for 4-6 weeks to allow
For optimum performance of the assay follow the directions given in the physiological state to become re-established.7
this document for the analyzer concerned. Refer to the appropriate Autoantibodies to thyroid hormones can interfere with the assay.
operator’s manual for analyzer-specific assay instructions. Binding protein anomalies seen with FDH (familial dysalbuminemic
Resuspension of the microparticles takes place automatically before use. hyperthyroxinemia), for example, may cause values which, while characteristic
Read in the test-specific parameters via the reagent barcode. If in exceptional of the condition, deviate from the expected results.8
cases the barcode cannot be read, enter the 15-digit sequence of numbers. In rare cases, interference due to extremely high titers of antibodies to
MODULAR ANALYTICS E170, Elecsys 2010 and cobas e analyzers: Bring the analyte-specific antibodies, streptavidin or ruthenium can occur. These
cooled reagents to approx. 20 °C and place on the reagent disk (20 °C) of the effects are minimized by suitable test design.
analyzer. Avoid the formation of foam. The system automatically regulates For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed in conjunction
the temperature of the reagents and the opening/closing of the bottles. with the patient’s medical history, clinical examination and other findings.
Elecsys 1010 analyzer: Bring the cooled reagents to approx. 20-25 °C and Measuring range
place on the sample/reagent disk of the analyzer (ambient temperature TBI: 0.200-1.90
20-25 °C). Avoid the formation of foam. Open bottle caps manually before Values below the detection limit are reported as < 0.200 TBI. Values
use and close manually after use. Store at 2-8 °C after use. above the measuring range are reported as > 1.90 TBI.
Calibration Dilution
Traceability: This method has been standardized using a clinically Samples for T-uptake determinations cannot be diluted, as T4 in the blood
defined human serum panel with a mean TBI of 1.0. The measurements is present in free and protein-bound forms which are in equilibrium. A
obtained are indexes. The normal value was determined in a study change in the concentration of the binding proteins alters this equilibrium
on a normal group of sera and arbitrarily set at 1. and consequently also the binding capacity being measured.
Every Elecsys T-Uptake reagent set has a barcoded label containing the
specific information for calibration of the particular reagent lot. The calibration Expected values
is adapted to the analyzer by the use of Elecsys T-Uptake CalSet. Elecsys T-Uptake results (TBI) calculated in 974 serum samples from
Calibration frequency: Calibration must be performed once per reagent lot euthyroid subjects in Japan, Belgium, and Germany:
using fresh reagent (i.e. not more than 24 hours since the reagent kit was TBI: Median 1.0 (range: 2.5th-97.5th percentile): 0.8-1.3
registered on the analyzer). Renewed calibration is recommended as follows: FT4 index:
MODULAR ANALYTICS E170, Elecsys 2010 and cobas e analyzers: Elecsys T4/TBI results calculated in 825 serum samples from euthyroid
• after 1 month (28 days) when using the same reagent lot subjects in Germany and Japan (range: 2.5th-97.5th percentile):
• after 7 days (when using the same reagent kit on the analyzer) 62-164 nmol/L or 4.8-12.7 µg/dL
Elecsys 1010 analyzer: The following values were determined for the 99 % percentile range of results
• with every reagent kit in a total of 275 serum and plasma samples from healthy subjects in the USA:
• after 7 days (ambient temperature 20-25 °C) 57-147 nmol/L or 4.4-11.4 µg/dL
Values < 0.8 are indicative of hyperthyroidism or low TBG concentrations while
• after 3 days (ambient temperature 25-32 °C)
values > 1.3 are indicative of hypothyroidism or elevated TBG concentrations.
For all analyzers:
For detailed information about reference intervals in children, adolescents
• as required: e.g. quality control findings outside the specified limits
and pregnant women, refer to the brochure “Reference Intervals for Children
Quality control and Adults”, Cat. No. English: 04640292, German: 04625889.
For quality control, use Elecsys PreciControl Universal 1 and 2. This booklet also contains results of a detailed study about influencing factors
Other suitable control material can be used in addition. on thyroid parameters in a well characterized reference group of adults.
Controls for the various concentration ranges should be run as single Different inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied (e.g. sonographic results
determinations at least once every 24 hours when the test is in use, once (thyroid volume and density) as well as criteria according to the guidelines
per reagent kit, and after every calibration. The control intervals and of the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry - NACB).

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Each laboratory should investigate the transferability of the expected values to References
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Sample Mean SD CV SD CV Oppenheimer JH. Comparison of Effectiveness of Thyrotropin-Suppressive
TBI TBI % TBI % Doses of D- and L-Thyroxine in Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia.
Human serum 1 1.80 0.012 0.7 0.016 0.9 Am J Med 1984;3:475-481.
Human serum 2 0.95 0.020 2.2 0.035 3.3 8. Wada N, Chiba H, Shimizu C, Kijima H, Kubo M, Koike T. A Novel Missense
Human serum 3 0.55 0.028 5.1 0.064 11.7 Mutation in Codon 218 of the Albumin Gene in a Distinct Phenotype
of Familial Dysalbuminemic Hyperthyroxinemia in a Japanese Kindred.
PreciControl Universal 1 1.09 0.026 2.4 0.029 2.7
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 1997;82(10):3246-3250.
PreciControl Universal 2 0.94 0.031 3.3 0.034 3.7
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Transformation. J Clin Chem Clin Biochem 1988;26:783-790.
MODULAR ANALYTICS E170 and cobas e 601 analyzers
Within-run precision Total precision For further information, please refer to the appropriate operator’s manual
Sample Mean SD CV Mean SD CV for the analyzer concerned, the respective application sheets, the product
TBI TBI % TBI TBI % information, and the package inserts of all necessary components.
Human serum 1 0.71 0.01 2.0 0.68 0.03 4.9 FOR US CUSTOMERS ONLY: LIMITED WARRANTY
Human serum 2 0.87 0.02 2.6 0.92 0.04 3.9 Roche Diagnostics warrants that this product will meet the specifications
Human serum 3 1.40 0.01 0.8 1.41 0.02 1.5 stated in the labeling when used in accordance with such labeling and
PreciControl Universal 1 1.22 0.01 0.8 1.23 0.03 2.4 will be free from defects in material and workmanship until the expiration
PreciControl Universal 2 0.86 0.02 2.0 0.83 0.04 4.8 date printed on the label. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
Analytical sensitivity (lower detection limit) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
TBI: 0.200 PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS BE LIABLE FOR
The detection limit represents the lowest measurable analyte level that INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
can be distinguished from zero. It is calculated as the value lying two
standard deviations above that of the lowest standard (master calibrator,
standard 1 + 2 SD, within-run precision, n = 21).
COBAS, COBAS E, ELECSYS, ENZYMUN-TEST and MODULAR are trademarks of Roche. INTRALIPID is a
Method comparison trademark of Fresenius Kabi AB. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
A comparison of the Elecsys T-Uptake assay (y) with the Enzymun-Test TBK Significant additions or changes are indicated by a change bar in the margin. Changes to reagent barcode
method (x) using clinical samples gave the following correlations: test parameters which have already been read in should be edited manually.
© 2009, Roche Diagnostics
Number of samples measured: 145
Passing/Bablok9 Linear regression
y = 1.03x - 0.15 y = 0.98x - 0.09 Roche Diagnostics GmbH, D-68298 Mannheim
τ = 0.717 r = 0.915 Distribution in USA by:
Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN
The sample TBI values were between 0.8 and 1.4. US Customer Technical Support 1-800-428-2336

Analytical specificity
For the antibody derivative used, the following cross-reactivities were found:
L-T4 and D-T4 100 %; L-T3 1.53 %; D-T3 1.38 %; 3-iodo-L-tyrosine 0.002 %;
3,5-diiodo-L-tyrosine 0.01 %; 3,3’,5,5’-tetraiodothyroacetic acid 38.5 %.

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