Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Thyroid Microsomal Antibody,Anti TPO)

Test Code
TPOAB


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum, Heparinized plasma(PST) or EDTA plasma


Instructions
"Minimum spec requirement 0.5 ml serum. Store at 2-8 decrees C if not analyzed within 8 hours.
Testing Frequency: Daily"


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 8hr Room Temp; 48 hrs Refrige


Methodology
Competitive immunoassay/Chemiluminescent

Reference Range
"M Up to 199 Years 0 - 60 U/mL
F Up to 199 Years 0 - 60 U/mL"


Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
<= 60"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.