Test Information:
TPO is a glycoprotein enzyme, in vivo function is the iodination of tyrosine in the synthesis of T3 and T4. Autoantibodies to TPO are potentially deleterious, and may have a pathogenic role in autoimmune thyroid disease. Anti-TPO antibodies are found often in conjunction with anti-Tg in the majority of cases of Hashimoto’s tyroiditis, Primary Myxedema, and Grave’s disease.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 8 days - Storage: 20 to 25˚C
Stability: 8 days - Storage: – 20˚C
Stability: 24 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours