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HelpTest Code TPO Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specien Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate: | 72 hours |
| Frozen: | 30 days |
Reference Interval
<5.6 IU/mL
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
31901
Update
Last updated 16/05/2024
Updated on Methodology.
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders. Differentiating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Juvenile Lymphocytic Thyroiditis. A negative anti-TPO and anti-Tg exclude Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Alias
Antimicrosomal Antibody