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What Does My TPO Indicate Regarding Hashimoto's Disease?
My TPO Immunology Results: 2132 IU/mL what does this mean. I was told that I have Hashimoto's disease. But I don't understand the purpose of doing a TPO test. Please help answer this question for me. so I can better understand my disease. 56 year old Latino woman ( diabetic, asthmatic, Hypertension, High Cholesterol )
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hi
TPO are thyroid peroxidase antibodies, i.e. antibodies that cause hashimoto's disease. You have a very high range which confirms hashimoto's thyroid disease. Continue taking treatment as advised by your physician. Thank you
TPO are thyroid peroxidase antibodies, i.e. antibodies that cause hashimoto's disease. You have a very high range which confirms hashimoto's thyroid disease. Continue taking treatment as advised by your physician. Thank you
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