It's a single blood sample with no fasting. Call 8872524007 to book.
What the Anti-TPO test checks
The test looks for immunoglobulin G antibodies directed at TPO and reports them in IU/mL. It doesn't measure hormone levels. A person can have raised anti-TPO and perfectly normal T3, T4 and TSH, sometimes for years.
What it tells the doctor is whether the immune system is targeting the thyroid. That helps explain an abnormal result and predicts who is more likely to need treatment later.
Why your doctor may order it
The usual reason is a raised TSH test, especially a mildly raised one. A positive anti-TPO makes it more likely that the thyroid will slowly become underactive, which changes how often the doctor rechecks.
It's also ordered for a goitre, before or during pregnancy in women with thyroid problems or a history of miscarriage, after childbirth if thyroid symptoms appear, and in people with other autoimmune conditions such as type 1 diabetes, vitiligo or coeliac disease.
How to prepare
No fasting and no special timing. Biotin can distort this immunoassay, so mention any hair or nail supplement and ask your doctor whether to pause it beforehand.
Bring your recent thyroid reports. The doctor almost always reads anti-TPO alongside them.
Sample type and report time
Blood from an arm vein in a serum tube (red or yellow cap). The report is usually ready the same day or next day; we'll confirm when you give the sample. It can be added to a thyroid sample collected through home sample collection.
Understanding your results
The cut-off between negative and positive differs a lot between manufacturers. The range printed on your report is the one that applies, because ranges vary by lab and method.
A positive result can be associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and anti-TPO is also often raised in Graves' disease, an overactive thyroid. It can be mildly positive in people with no thyroid trouble at all, more often in women and with age, so a positive test isn't a diagnosis on its own.
A negative result makes autoimmune disease less likely but doesn't rule it out. The level doesn't track how bad the thyroid is, and once it's positive doctors rarely need to repeat it. Your doctor reads it with the thyroid profile, free T4 and your symptoms.
FAQ
What does a high anti-TPO mean?
It means the immune system is reacting against the thyroid. Many people with it have normal hormones, and your doctor decides how often to check them.
Is there an anti TPO test near me in Banur?
If you're searching for an anti TPO test near me in Banur, our lab is at Municipal Committee, M.C. Road, and opens at 7 am.
Do I need to repeat anti-TPO every time?
Usually not. Once it is known to be positive, doctors follow TSH and hormone levels instead.
Should anti-TPO be checked in pregnancy?
Some doctors check it in women with thyroid problems or past miscarriage. Your obstetrician will decide.
Book at Alpha Laboratory
You can add the anti TPO test to a thyroid profile on the same sample. Call 8872524007, WhatsApp us or use the contact page.