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HelpTest Code TPO Thyroperoxidase (TPO) Antibodies
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB858
Epic Description: THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODY
Synonym
TPO
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| 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 |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliqout plasma or serum into plastic vial and freeze. Transport specimen frozen.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Automatic Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate. Freeze if can not be analyzed within 72 hours.
CPT Code Information
86376