Thyroid peroxidase is the principal antigen against which antibodies are directed in autoimmune thyroid disease.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0118
Additional information
TPO antibodies are useful in helping to predict those individuals who are at risk of developing hypothyroidism in the future. IF the TSH is raised, then positive antibodies predict the development of hypothyroidism at a rate of approximately 5% per year.
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 24 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Minimum volume – 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
iu/mL