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Test 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: 8 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, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

CPT

86376-LAB-ANTI THYROID

CDM Code

4088524

Epic Test ID

1230101215

Interface Order Alias

10263

LOINC

Thyro Perox Ab: 8099-4

Mayo Access Code

SHO8524

Reviewed Date

3/5/2020