Antithyroid microsomal antibody : Normal Values & Results (Thyroid antimicrosomal antibody, Antimicrosomal antibody, Microsomal antibody, Thyroid peroxidase antibody, TPOAb)

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Antithyroid microsomal antibody

Alternate Names : Thyroid antimicrosomal antibody, Antimicrosomal antibody, Microsomal antibody, Thyroid peroxidase antibody, TPOAb

Normal Values

A negative test is normal.

Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What do Abnormal Results Mean?

A positive test may be due to:

Other conditions under which the test may be performed:

Autoimmune hepatitis

High levels of these antibodies have also been linked to an increased risk of:

Miscarriage
Preeclampsia
Premature birth
In vitro fertilization failure

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Review Date : 12/1/2008
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