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Test Code MPO Myeloperoxidase Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: MPO

Reporting Name

Myeloperoxidase Ab, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients with clinical features anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis, specifically granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

 

Distinguishing between MPA and other forms of ANCA-associated vasculitis, in conjunction with proteinase 3 antibody and cytoplasmic neutrophil antibody testing

 

Following treatment response or monitoring disease activity in patients with myeloperoxidase (MPO) antibodies

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Additional Testing Requirements


To distinguish between microscopic polyangiitis and other forms of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, also order PR3 / Proteinase 3 Antibodies, IgG, Serum and ANCA / Cytoplasmic Neutrophil Antibodies, Serum; alternatively, VASC / Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Vasculitis Panel, Serum may be ordered instead, which initially tests for myeloperoxidase and proteinase 3 antibodies, with reflex to ANCA when appropriate.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Reference Values

<0.4 U (negative)

0.4-0.9 U (equivocal)

≥1.0 U (positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

83516

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MPO Myeloperoxidase Ab, S 48404-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
MPO Myeloperoxidase Ab, S 48404-8

Interpretation

Positive results for myeloperoxidase (MPO)-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) by antigen-specific immunoassay and perinuclear ANCA by indirect immunofluorescence are consistent with the diagnosis of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) or eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, in patients with the appropriate clinical presentation.

 

The reactivity of MPO-ANCA may decline with treatment of patients with MPA.

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.