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Test Code MPO Myeloperoxidase Antibodies

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2698

Epic Description: MYELOPEROXIDASE ANTIBODY (MPO)

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel

 5.0 mL 1.5 mL
Alternate Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel 5.0 mL 1.5 mL
Preferred Micropuncture Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel 3 X 0.6 mL 2 X 0.6 mL
Alternate Micropuncture Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel 3 X 0.6 mL 2 X 0.6 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrgerate specimen if holding overnight. Transport refrigerated on ice packs.

Aliquot Requirements

Serum

Optimum 0.5 mL

Minimum 0.5 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: MPO

http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=MYELOPEROXIDASE+%28MPO%29+ANTIBODY

Assay Frequency

Monday – Saturday

Routine Turnaround Time

3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate specimen if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

83516