Endocrine Abstracts

This audit investigated the utilization of thyroid peroxidase antibodies testing in our trust. TPOAb, which emerges as a response to thyroid injury, is found in up to 27% of the population and is associated with autoimmune thyroid disorders. However, it is not considered a disease-causing factor or transmitted from mother to fetus. TPOAb is commonly requested in the community. The retrospective audit reviewed 282 requests from the adult service to the laboratory. After excludi...