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Epic Code LAB10162 Myeloperoxidase (MPO) Antibody

Test Name Alias

Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies | 192 | Peroxidase

Interface Order Alias

11549

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Capillary collect ok: Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: No

Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Rejection Criteria

Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Test performed Monday through Friday with usual TAT 1 to 3 days

Reference Range

≤0.3 Al Negative

0.4 - 0.9 AI Equivocal

≥1.0 AI Positive

Performing Department

Immunochemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Assay

CPT

83516

CDM Code

3018351623

Epic Test ID

1230100955

LOINC

MPO Ab: 46266-3

Mayo Access Code

SHO192

Reviewed Date

12/13/2022