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HelpTest Code TPOA Thyroperoxidase Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Useful For
Aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disorders and in the differentiation of thyroid autoimmune disorders from non autoimmune goiter or hypothyroidism.
Specimen Requirements
| Container/Tube | |
| Acceptable | PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top |
| Acceptable | SST |
| Acceptable | Red Top |
| Specimen Volume | 3.0mL |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0mL |
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 3 days |
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
0-34 [IU]/mL
Methodology
ECLIA: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay
CPT Code
86376
Loinc Code
8099-4