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
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Standard Screen Plus (Female)
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Standard Screen Plus (Male)
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Tired All The Time?
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Fertility Panel + STI Screen
Guide price from £220
11 further Vesey panels include Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the thyroid group:
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.
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.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.