Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO) destroy cells of thyroid gland and cause hypothyroidism. Thyroglobulin antibodies (ATA) prevent formation of thyroid hormone leading to hypothyroidism. Thyroid antibodies test measure both Anti TPO & ATA. They are an important tool for doctors and patients when it comes to diagnosing and monitoring diseases related to the thyroid. TPO and ATG are used to measure levels of thyroid antibody proteins in the blood. These can indicate various thyroid problems. TPO and ATG are the most commonly tested for and will tell the doctor if the patient has an autoimmune condition or a problem with the actual thyroid gland. They can also be used to assess the effectiveness of a patient’s thyroid treatment.

Thyroid antibodies test measure both Anti TPO & ATA which are responsible for destruction of cells in thyroid gland and also in reduction of production of thyroid hormone.

Doctor will advise Anti TPO test for following patients:

• Patients with fatigue
• Those with weight changes
• Patients with a family history of autoimmune thyroid disease
• Those with abnormal thyroid gland enlargement
• Patients with neurological or psychiatric conditions
• Pregnant women and those planning to conceive

The Anti TPO test is a simple blood test with need for 12 hours of fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. at Maurya Labs, Purnea .