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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Antibody levels
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Antibody levels
by XdarkangelleX, Sep 09, 2007 08:56AM
Hi, just got my lab results and there is one test I have no idea what it means.
Thyroid Microsomal Titr 1:102400
Any advice please?
Thanks
I THINK it is antibodies, I have had Hashis for 7 years, but doesnt this result seem too high? Doesnt it lower with treatment???
Thyroid Microsomal Titr 1:102400
Any advice please?
Thanks
I THINK it is antibodies, I have had Hashis for 7 years, but doesnt this result seem too high? Doesnt it lower with treatment???
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 09, 2007 08:49PM
, Sep 09, 2007 08:49PM
It's a confirmation of Hashimoto's -- would not worry much about the level itself. It sometimes lowers with treatment, also selenium 200mcg/day may lower antibodies.
Microsomal Antibodies is an older test -- now commonly referred to as thyroperoxidase (TPO) anitbodies.
Microsomal Antibodies is an older test -- now commonly referred to as thyroperoxidase (TPO) anitbodies.
