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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Thyroid Peroxidase
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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.
Thyroid Peroxidase
by Westonmom, Jun 26, 2009 12:48PM
I just had my first comprehensive thyroid blood test after a nodule showed up on ultrasound, and the Perixidase test shows an out of range result of 152 . It appears that the range should be <35 IU/ml. My Dr. didn't seem to be worried about this, saying it might have been something I had when I was 5 years old. But I've been catching one virus after another, since August last year (urgent care twice), and it takes me 3 weeks to get better each time. He says the results have nothing to do with the autoimmune problem, such as catching every virus out there ( I wasn't that way at all). The T4 Fee is 0.9, TSH 3rd gen. is 2.50 and Free T3 is 264, which seem fine. Should I be concerned about the 152 result? Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 27, 2009 07:46AM
, Jun 27, 2009 07:46AM
The TPO antibody reflects an immune system attack on the thyroid and would not account for any susceptibility to viruses or colds. The TSH is 2.5 - which is normal but most likely you have Hashimoto's with an increased risk for developing hypothyroidism in the future.
