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HelpTest Code LAB516 Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody, Blood Level
Test Name Alias
anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody Level | TPO | Hasimoto Disease |Microsomal Antibodies | antiTPO | 8524
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following specimens:
Preferred
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin
Gel)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2
hours
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST
Gel)
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot
for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerate: 72 hours
Frozen: aliquot plasma/serum for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Test performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; usual TAT 1-3 days.
Reference Range
<35.0 IU/mL
Performing Department
Chemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory (SHRL), Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
CPT
86376-LAB-ANTI THYROID
CDM Code
4088524
Interface Order Alias
10263
Mayo Access Code
SHO8524
LOINC
Thyro Perox Ab: 8099-4
Reviewed Date
10/1/2018