Anti Thyroid Peroxidase
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Assay |
Anti Thyroid Peroxidase |
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Key Words |
aTPO, TPO |
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Specimen Collection |
Serum (brown), Plasma (orange) |
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Turnaround Time |
24hrs |
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Test Indications |
Anti-TPO is used to investigate the presence of autoimmune thyroiditis (e.g. Hashimotos' thyroiditis and Grave's Disease). The measurement of thyroid antibodies in subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism helps to define the risk of developing overt hypothyroidism |
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Limitations/Interferences |
No known common methodological interferences. |
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Reference Range |
<35 IU/mL |
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Analytical Error [1] |
7.1% |
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25.7% |
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Minimum retesting interval |
Repeat testing of Anti-TPO within 12 months is not usually indicated, and repeat tests within this timeframe are intervened. If you require a repeat test please contact the laboratory prior to requesting. |
