Anti-Myeloperoxidase antibody IgG
Test Code
MPO
Description
Collect
Serum separator tube or a red top tube.
Citrated or EDTA plasma also acceptable.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum or plasma.
Unacceptable Conditions
Lithium or heparin plasma is unacceptable. Addition of azide or other preservatives may adversely affect results. Specimens that are microbially contaminated, heat treated or have visible particulates will not be accepted. Lipemic or grossly hemolyzed serum should be avoided.
Storage Transport Temp
Frozen. Send serum (or plasma) Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Up to 8 hours ambient or 48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C. Freeze at or below -20°C for longer storage or shipping.
Notes
This assay is for the semi-quantitative detection of IgG auto antibodies to Myeloperoxidase (MPO) in human serum.
Performed
Tue
Methodology
ELISA
Turnaround Time
7-9 days
Department
Immunology Lab - Diagnostic
Synonyms
ELISA (Myeloperoxidase Ab IgG);MPOAB
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis: ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
Negative <20 units, Weak Positive 21-30 units, Moderate to Strong Positive >30 units
CPT Code
83516