What Is a Thyroid Antibody Test?

Thyroid antibody tests detect immune proteins that attack the thyroid gland.

Types

  • Anti-TPO: Hashimoto's (90–95% positive)
  • TSI: Graves' disease (90% positive)
  • Anti-thyroglobulin: Hashimoto's, thyroid cancer monitoring

When Ordered

  • Elevated TSH — to identify cause
  • Family history
  • Other autoimmune conditions
  • Recurrent miscarriage
Source: American Thyroid Association, NLM MedlinePlus.

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