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Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
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Test Code
TPOAB
Alias/See Also
5081;
Anti Microsomal AB;
Anti-Microsomal;
Anti-Thyroid Microsomal AB;
Antithyroid Peroxidase;
Microsomal AB;
Microsomal Thyroid AB;
Peroxidase Antibodies;
Thyroid Microsomal Antibodies;
TPO
Anti Microsomal AB;
Anti-Microsomal;
Anti-Thyroid Microsomal AB;
Antithyroid Peroxidase;
Microsomal AB;
Microsomal Thyroid AB;
Peroxidase Antibodies;
Thyroid Microsomal Antibodies;
TPO
CPT Codes
86376
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
BS
BS
Report Available
3 days
Clinical Significance
Assists in the diagnosis of thyroid diseases such as endemic goiter, Graves Disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, Addison's Disease, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Hashimoto's Disease and polyendocrine auto-immunopathies
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
