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1.   Dec 18, 2006 11:00 AM

» Feature Writer Elaine Moore - Assistance with next steps

In response to Assistance with next steps posted by Hermelinda:
Hi,
You can have a test for blocking TSH receptor antibodies using the thyrotropin (TSH) blocking antibody (TBA) test. Or you can have a total level of TSH receptor antibodies, which measures the total of both stimulating and blocking TSH receptor antibodies. If you're hypothyroid you shouldn't have stimulating antibodies. Blocking antibodies are usually the culprit in atrophic thyroiditis.
I'm glad you're having your nodule re-evaluated in 6 months. Best, Elaine
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