Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) AB (Ref Test)
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| Synonyms:
| Antimicrosomal Antibody , Antithyroid Microsomal Antibody, Thyroid Peroxidase Autoantibodies, TPO Antibodies |
| Specimen: | Blood: (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube.
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| Volume: | full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C.
transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8 °C.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Plasma specimen, excessive hemolysis, improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report. |
| Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA) |
| Test Use: | Differential diagnosis of hypothyroidism and thyroiditis.
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| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 006676.
Thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |