Specimen Requirements
Title
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Antibodies
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, allow to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Stability
Room temp: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
1-2 days
Clinical Use
Differential diagnosis of hypothyroidism and thyroiditis
Test Code
AMIAM