THYROPEROXIDASE (TPO) ANTIBODIES, SERUM
Reporting Title: Thyroperoxidase (TPO) Ab, S
Methodology: Competitive Immunoassay
	Test Performed At:
		Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratories
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top or serum gel tube(s).
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send a minimum of 0.5 mL serum frozen in plastic vial to BJS Chemistry.
		NOTE:	1.	Samples that have been stored at room temperature for longer than 8 hours cannot be tested.
	Reference Values:
		< 60 units/mL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Tuesday, Thursday
	Cut-Off Time:
		21:00
	Turn Around Time:
		2-5 days
	CPT Code:
		86376
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Thyroperox Antibody
	Cerner Order Name:
		Thyroperox Ab

 Last updated 10/09

Last reviewed 10/09