Thyroid
Thyroid Antibodies Check
If you've already had a thyroid function test and are looking simply to test your thyroid antibodies to investigate an underlying autoimmune disorder, then this thyroid antibodies test is for you.
How your sample is collected
Print the pathology form provided for your test, then take it to an affiliated collection centre for your sample to be taken. Check your test instructions for how to access the form and prepare for collection. No collection kit is posted.
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About this test
If you’ve already had a thyroid function test, and are looking simply to test your thyroid antibodies to investigate an underlying autoimmune disorder, then this thyroid antibodies test is for you.
What we measure
Thyroid Antibodies
In addition to screening for the thyroid hormones that play a key role in regulating metabolism, this advanced thyroid function test detects and measu...
- Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb)
- Thyroid peroxidase antibodies work against thyroid peroxidase, an enzyme that plays a part in the T4-to-T3 conversion and synthesis process. TPO antibodies can be evidence of tissue destruction, such as Hashimoto's disease.
What happens next
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Order your test
Enter your laboratory details and pay securely as a guest. No signup or health quiz is required to order.
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Follow your collection instructions
Preparation and collection vary by test. Follow the instructions provided for your specific test; contact us if anything is unclear.
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Explore your results
View your results privately in your account. You can take the health quiz after ordering and explore clinician support when you need it.
A question before you order?
You can explore the collection without taking the quiz. If you are unsure where to start, we can help you understand the options.