How are Thyroid Antibodies Relevant to Thyroid Function Tests?
Thyroid antibody tests detect the presence of autoimmune conditions affecting the thyroid gland. Common antibodies include anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies. The presence of these antibodies can indicate autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. Histologically, these conditions may present with lymphocytic infiltration and follicular destruction.
