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Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Ab

Test Code
006676


Alias/See Also
Antimicrosomal Antibody; Antithyroid Microsomal Antibody; Thyroid Peroxidase Autoantibodies; TPO Antibodies


CPT Codes
86376

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)


Instructions
If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Citrate plasma specimen; improper labeling


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday 1st shift




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.