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HelpTest Code Beaker: LAB11655 (OHS), LAB10616 (OLG) Thyroperoxidase (TPO) Antibodies
Additional Codes
OHS
Epic EAP: LAB11655
Epic Description: TTHYROID PEROXIDASE AB
OLG
Epic EAP: LAB10616
Epic Description: Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (OLG)
Synonym
TPO
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
OHS
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
OLG LGOH
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
OHS: Centrifuge specimen. Aliqout plasma or serum into plastic vial and freeze. Transport specimen frozen.
OLG: Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Freeze if cannot be analyzed within 72 hours.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 0.75 mL
Performing Lab
OHS: Automatic Chemistry Lab
OLG LGOH: Immunology Lab
Assay Frequency
OHS: 24/7
OLG LGOH: Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
OHS: 24 hours
OLG LGOH: 2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate. Freeze if can not be analyzed within 72 hours.
OLG LGOH:
8 hours at Room Temperature
2-8 °C for 48 hours
CPT Code Information
86376