Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody
| Sunquest Code: | TPO | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB858 | Epic Name: | Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody |
| Synonyms: | Microsomal Antibody; Thyroperoxidase Autoantibody; Thyroid Microsomal Antibody; Anti-Microsomal Antibody; TPO | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.3 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Alternatively, ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 35 IU/mL |
| Use: | Evaluation of suspected hypothyroidism. |
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