Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody

Test Name

Alternate Description

Anti-TPO antibodies

Type Specimen

1.5 mL Whole Blood

LIS Code

TPO

Availability

7 days per week

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Plasma

Test Includes

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top

Summary Test Name

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody

Specimen Stability

3 days if refrigerated 2-8°C

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Male and females and all ages the same: Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody <35 IU/mL