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Any reason for a high level for thyroid peroxidase antibody other than hypothyroidism?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes and no: A positive tpo antibody merely means that you may have hashimoto's disease. The wickham and framingham studies show that people with + abs will eventually get hypothyroid. + abs are also seen in patients with hyperthyroidism due to graves" disease.

Answered 6/21/2016

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