|
|
General
|
| |
Clinical Use:
|
TPO is used to help diagnose and manage autoimmune thyroid diseases and to distinguish these from other forms of thyroiditis. |
| |
Availability:
|
FSH: Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
QEII: Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
| |
Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anti-Peroxidase Antibody, Anti-Thyroid Antibody, Thyroid Antibody, Thyroperoxidase Antibody, TPO, |
| |
Code:
|
TPO |
| |
Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
|
Send sample chilled. |
| |
Hyperlink:
|
|
| |
Reference Interval:
|
TPO < 6 kU/L
|
Collection Requirements
|
| |
Container:
|
Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
| |
Sample Type:
|
See container |
| |
Minimum Collection Volume:
|
500uL |
| |
Collection Instructions:
|
|
Processing Requirements
|
| |
Alternate Containers:
|
|
|
|
|
Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
| |
Processing Instructions:
|
|
| |
Minimum Assay Volume:
|
200uL |
| |
Stability:
|
7 days chilled |
| |
Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
|
Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
|
| |
Performed at:
|
|
Section
|
Department
|
Site
|
Contact Phone
|
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
|
Last Updated : 01-10-2020 13:56 |