Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPA, TPO)
Alias or Abbreviation:Thyroid antibodies
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:Part of TFT profile
Units:kIU/l
Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1 mL; Infant 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:7 working days from receipt
Test Code:TPO
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)
Complex Reference Range:< 5.6 kIU/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Requests vetted by the Duty Biochemist. LAB INSTRUCTION : Book in as DB (TA). It will be added on if required.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
