Thyroid anti bodies test

2015-12-15 02:56:02
Hi, What is thyroid anti bodies test ? Why is it necessary ? Also is there any difference between thyroid anti bodies test and thyroid CCP test
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Hey, thyroid antibiody test is to asses the levels of antibiody against TSH receptor in the serum , its one of the cause for Hypothyroidism .CCP is cyclic citrullinated peptide .Antibody to CCP to test rheumatoid arthritis .

Answered2015-12-16 06:53:01

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