Test Code THAMM Thyroperoxidase Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID | 
|---|
| TPO | 
Reporting Name
Thyroperoxidase Ab, SUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders
Differentiating thyroid autoimmune disorders from nonautoimmune goiter or hypothyroidism
As a diagnostic tool in deciding whether to treat a patient who has subclinical hypothyroidism
Testing Algorithm
For more information, see Thyroid Function Ordering Algorithm
Method Name
Chemiluminometric Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
 Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | 
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | 
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | 
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject | 
| Gross lipemia | OK | 
Special Instructions
Reference Values
<9.0 IU/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86376
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value | 
|---|---|---|
| TPO | Thyroperoxidase Ab, S | 8099-4 | 
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value | 
|---|---|---|
| TPO | Thyroperoxidase Ab, S | 8099-4 |