{"product_id":"anti-tpo","title":"Anti-TPO","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Anti-TPO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnti-TPO (antibodies against thyroid peroxidase) is a biomarker used to detect antibodies in the blood that target the enzyme thyroid peroxidase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the production of thyroid hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy test for Anti-TPO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTesting for anti-TPO antibodies is useful in individuals exhibiting symptoms of a thyroid disorder, such as fatigue, weight changes, and temperature sensitivity. It aids in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases of the thyroid, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe presence of anti-TPO antibodies in the blood suggests that the body's immune system is reacting abnormally to the thyroid gland, often indicating an autoimmune thyroid disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high Anti-TPO level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high level of anti-TPO antibodies typically indicates an autoimmune thyroid condition. This can mean that the thyroid gland is slowly being damaged, which may ultimately lead to hypo- or hyperthyroidism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low Anti-TPO level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA low or non-detectable level of anti-TPO antibodies is normal and usually indicates the absence of autoimmune thyroid problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47681068859738,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/anti-TPOschildklier.png?v=1755941906","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/anti-tpo","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}