Test Code TPO Thyroperoxidase Antibodies (TPO), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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TPO |
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Container/Tube: SST (Gold) Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin (Mint) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Freeze if >48 hrs
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86376 (HH Bill Code 0205640)
Reference Values
0.0-8.9 IU/mL