Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Anti-Thyroid Antibodies (TA, ATPO)) | |
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Test NameAnti-Thyroid Antibodies (TA, ATPO) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Gold Top (SST) Minimum Testing Volume = 1 ml serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in gold or red top tube with or without gel separator. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition. Special Instructions Serum or heparinized plasma free from hemolysis collected with or without gel separator. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable for 3 days at room temperature, refrigerated 1 week and frozen 1 months Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)10 days (batched) |
Test UtilizationRoutine |
Reference Value< 40 kIU/L |
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Test codeATPO |
MethodologyChemiluminescence Assay |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other Information
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