Myeloperoxidase
Test Mnemonic
MPO
CPT Codes
- 83876 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- MPO
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland HeartLab, Inc.
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate ASAP. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 6 months |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
4 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Turbidimetric Immunoassay (TUI) |
Reference Range
| Myeloperoxidase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | Low risk: < 470 | pmol/L | Normal | Moderate risk: 470 - 539 | pmol/L | Normal | High risk: >= 540 | pmol/L |
Special Info
Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate ASAP.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of the risk of acute coronary syndrome. Errant results can be observed if plasma is not centrifuged and separated from red cells immediately.