What is Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (dried blood spot)?
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are immunoglobulins directed against the enzyme thyroid peroxidase, which catalyses iodination of tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin. TPOAb is the hallmark of autoimmune thyroid disease, particularly Hashimoto thyroiditis, and reflects T-cell-mediated autoimmune attack on thyroid follicles.