Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD41018Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)
Also known as: Anti-Thyroid Microsomal Antibody, Anti-TPO, TPO
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Assists in the diagnosis of thyroid diseases such as endemic goiter, Graves Disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, Addison’s Disease, insulin‑dependent diabetes mellitus, Hashimoto’s Disease and polyendocrine auto‑immunopathies.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
ProteinConcentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 10 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |