Anti-TPO Ab (RDL)
Also known as: Anti-Thyroid Microsomal Peroxidase Ab, Thyroid peroxidaseantibodies, TPO, TPO Ab
Use
In virtually all cases of Hashimoto’s disease and in the majority of Graves’ disease cases, Anti-TPO autoantibodies are elevated. High levels of Anti-TPO autoantibodies, in the context of the clinical presentation of hypothyroidism, confirms the diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 8099-4 - Thyroperoxidase Ab SerPl-aCnc
- 8099-4 - Thyroperoxidase Ab SerPl-aCnc
Result Turnaround Time
14-21 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
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