Last Modified:
9/20/2022 3:03:00 PM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:
- Draw and gently invert 8 to 10 times.
- Centrifuge immediately for 10 minutes.
EDTA plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
- 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.
- Aliquot plasma into labeled transport tube labeled as “EDTA plasma” and cap tightly. Discard original tube.
- Store transport tube refrigerated at 2-8oC until ready to ship.
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Plasma
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
8 days Refrigerated (transport)
6 months Frozen -20° & -70°
Rejection Criteria:
Grossly hemolyzed samples; specimens other than EDTA plasma; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits
Reference Range:
Low Risk: <470 pmol/L
Moderate Risk: 470-539 pmol/L
High Risk: > 540 pmol/L
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Clinical Significance:
Myeloperoxidase testing may be used for individuals with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease, or those with established disease.
Documentation:
Limitations: Erratic results can be observed if plasma is not centrifuged and separated from red cells immediately.
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
1 to 3 days
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed:
Cleveland HeartLab
PHL Test Code:
MYELP
EPIC Test Code:
LAB3102
Send Out Test Code:
C133
Alternate Test Names:
Cardio IQ Myeloperoxidase; Cardio IQ® Myeloperoxidase (MPO); Cardioiq ; MPO
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
83876
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