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Test Code LAB10435 Myeloperoxidase (MPO) Antibody

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

MPO

Refer To

Warde Lab

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)

Transport

Serum refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: Undetermined

Minimum Testing Volume

0.1 mL

Reference Range

<3.5 U/mL:   Negative   
3.5 - 5.0 U/mL:   Equivocal   
>5.0 U/mL:   Positive

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Immunoassay

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

4 Days

CPT Codes

83516

Unacceptable Conditions

Heparinized plasma; hemolysis; lipemia