Anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO)
- Test Name:
- Anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO)
- Synonyms:
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Anti-microsomal antibodies
Anti-thyroid antibodies
Anti-TPO
ATHY
Thyroid antibody
Thyroid autoantibodies
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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1. EDM Base Lab: 5 mL blood - GOLD SST (gel)
2. CGY DSC: 4.5 mL blood - MINT LIHEP PST (gel)
3. NOTE: GOLD SST is also acceptable at CGY DSC
- Submission Requirements:
- 1 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
- Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
- < 35 kIU/L
- Comments:
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• Preferred test for use in the identification of thyroid autoimmune disease.
• Biotin taken in doses >1 mg/day may interfere. For more information, see Biotin Interference - Last Reviewed:
- 04 May 2023
