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Thyroid Antibodies
Also known as: Thyroid autoantibodies, Antithyroid antibodies, Antimicrosomal antibody, Thyroid microsomal antibody, Thyroperoxidase antibody, TPOAb, Anti-TPO, TBII, Antithyroglobulin antibody, TgAb, TSH receptor antibody, TRAb, Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin, TSI Formal name: Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), Thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb), and Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibody (TRAb) Related tests: T3, T4, TSH, Thyroglobulin
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Common Questions
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1. What can be done to prevent, lower, or get rid of thyroid antibodies?
2. Are thyroid antibodies part of routine testing?
1. What can be done to prevent, lower, or get rid of thyroid antibodies?
There are not really any lifestyle changes or therapies that can prevent or eliminate thyroid antibodies. It is important for patients and their doctors to be aware of them when they are present and to work to minimize their effect on thyroid function.
2. Are thyroid antibodies part of routine testing?
No, they are usually only indicated when a patient has an enlarged thyroid or symptoms suggesting thyroid dysfunction. Routine screening of the thyroid is usually accomplished using thyroid tests such as TSH and T4.
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This article was last reviewed on
June 15, 2005.
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