Cardio IQ® Myeloperoxidase (MPO)
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Cardio IQ® Myeloperoxidase (MPO) - Myeloperoxidase testing may be used for individuals with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease, or those with established disease.
Test Resources
Test Summary
Cardio IQ Myeloperoxidase (MPO)Test Details
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
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.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 8 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Samples other than EDTA plasma including PPT potassium EDTA (white-top) tube • Improper labeling • Samples not stored properly • Samples older than stability limits
Setup Schedule
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.
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 6 months