Myeloperoxidase (MPO)

What it measures

• MyeloperoxidaseLOINC 66853-3

Specimen

Specimen

1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

1. Draw and gently invert 8 to 10 times. 2. Centrifuge immediately for 10 minutes at 1300 RCF at room temperature. 3. Pre-squeeze transfer pipet bulb and draw off approximately 2/3 of the upper plasma layer. Note: This ensures that the buffy coat and red cells remain undisturbed. 4. Aliquot plasma into labeled transport tube labeled as “EDTA plasma and cap tightly. Discard original tube. 5. Store transport tube refrigerated at 2-8°C until ready to ship. Store plasma at 2-8°C after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions provided with the Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. shipping box. Erratic results can be observed if plasma is not centrifuged and separated from red cells immediately.

Turnaround

Set up: Mon-Fri

Billing

CPT 83876