Test Code LAB12629 Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum.
Stability
Refrigerated: 2 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
0.00 – 35.0 IU/mL
Methodology
chemiluminescent immunometric assay
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
2-3 days
CPT Codes
86376