LabwiseThyroid Peroxidase AntibodiesIU/mL
TPO antibodies target the thyroid gland and are commonly measured when autoimmune thyroid conditions are being considered.
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What Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies measures
TPO antibodies target the thyroid gland and are commonly measured when autoimmune thyroid conditions are being considered.
If your Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies is low
Low is the expected state.
If your Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies is high
TPO antibodies above the range are commonly associated with autoimmune thyroid conditions; many people with positive antibodies have typical thyroid function for years.
Commonly associated with
- Autoimmune thyroid conditions
- Family history of thyroid conditions
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 34 IU/mL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
No meaningful level of TPO antibodies was found.
Also listed as
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Ab, TPO Ab, Anti-TPO, TPO Antibodies, Thyroperoxidase Ab
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.