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Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO)

Also known as: Anti-TPO, TPO antibodies, Thyroid peroxidase antibody

Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies are directed against an enzyme involved in thyroid hormone production. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody is available within 17 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody measures

Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies are directed against an enzyme involved in thyroid hormone production. Their presence indicates that the immune system is interacting with thyroid tissue.

Why it is tested

This marker is measured when investigating the cause of an abnormal thyroid result, as autoimmune activity is a common reason for altered thyroid function. It is grouped with other thyroid markers in extended panels.

Tests that include Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Thyroid

Guide price from £148

Fertility Panel

Guide price from £210

Standard Screen Plus (Male)

Guide price from £210

Tired All The Time?

Guide price from £217

Fertility Panel + STI Screen

Guide price from £220

11 further Vesey panels include Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody. See all blood test panels →

Frequently asked questions

What are thyroid antibodies?

They are proteins produced by the immune system that target components of the thyroid gland. They are measured to help understand why thyroid function may be altered.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

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