Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Anti-Thyroid Microsomal Antibody; TPO; Anti-TPO
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 10 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86376
Revised
01-18-18
Initials
SL