Myeloperoxidase Antibody
| Alternate Names | Anti-Myeloperoxidase, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, Crescentic Glomeruloephritis, MPO |
| Ordering Recommendation | When used in conjunction with other autoantibody tests (ANCA, PR3), may aid in evaluating suspected immune-mediated vasculitis, especially microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). May be useful to monitor MPA disease and/or treatment response. |
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red/Yellow Top Tube
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| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | None |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690 Reference Lab Test Code: 8796 |
| Days Performed | Mon-Sat |
| Report Available | 2-3 days |
| NY State Available | Yes |
| LOINC Code | 46266-3 |
| CPT Code | 86021 |
