Anti TPO Antibodies / Anti Microsomal Antibodies
This test is used to confirm the diagnosis of thyroid autoimmune disorders
This Test Includes
Ant Microsomal/Thyroperoxidase Antibody (AMA/aTPO)
Test Instructions
Total parameters available: 1
Parameter Names:
- ASO Titres (Anti Streptolysin O) - Serum
Test Instructions/Precautions:
- Alcohol: Please abstain from alcohol before the test
- Medication :Any pre-existing medication should only be stopped after consultation with the referring Physician
Reports
Soft Copy (Portal/Email) : If the sample is collected before 12 noon then the report will get delivered as per Reporting Time / Maximum TAT (Turn Around Time) indicated with the test. For samples collected after 12 Noon, 12 hours may be added to the Report Turn Around TimeHard Copy : Delivered at home upon request. A small convenience fee may apply.
Why it is Done
When you have an enlarged thyroid (goiter) and/or when your other thyroid tests, such as total or free T3, free T4, and TSH, indicate thyroid dysfunction; along with a thyroglobulin test when your healthcare provider is using it as a monitoring tool; at intervals recommended by your healthcare provider when you have a known autoimmune thyroid disorder
What is this test
Anti TPO Antibodies helps diagnose and monitor autoimmune thyroid diseases and to distinguish these from other forms of thyroid disease; to help guide treatment decisions.