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Test Code LAB858 Thyroperoxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO), Serum

Methodology

Cobas ECLIA electrochemiluminescence

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Antibodies to Thyroid peroxidase. Anti-TPO. Roche Corporation 11/2020

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint Green tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient <8 hours OK

Reference Values

≤34 IU/mL

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Antibodies to Thyroid peroxidase. Anti-TPO. Roche Corporation 10/2022

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available

Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86376

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Alternate Tube(s): 

1 full red top (serum separator acceptable)
 

Analyte Stability:

8 days Room temp.

8 days Refrigerated

24 months Frozen

 

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

Test performed in Ambulatory Cancer Building Lab.  Centrifuge sample and deliver to the Cobas.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days. 

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Thyroperoxidase Antibody, Serum 8099-4