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Thyroperoxidase antibody-4784

Test info

Test name:

Thyroperoxidase antibody

Test number:

4784

Excellian order number:

86376.1

Abbreviation:

TPX

Alternate names:

Anti-TPO
Microsomal antibody
Thyroid auto antibodies
Thyroid peroxidase
TPO antibodies
TPO

Limitations:

Biotin supplements may cause clinically significant interference for this test assay. If interference is suspected, it is strongly recomended that biotin is discontinued for at least one week prior to retesting

Specimen

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Processing instructions:

Spin

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 8 days

Ambient - 8 days

Frozen - 24 months

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

< 34 IU/mL

Billing

CPT codes:

86376

Tracking

Date created:

08/06/2007

Revised date:

01/01/2023

Review date:

01/12/2024