What is Anti Microsomal Antibody?
Microsomes are small structures present within the thyroid cells. When these thyroid cells are damaged, the immune system may start producing antibodies against microsomes. This process is known as autoimmunity, where the body mistakenly targets its own tissues, leading to inflammation or reduced thyroid function.
The presence of Anti Microsomal Antibodies (AMA) is commonly linked to autoimmune conditions. A positive AMA result may suggest disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, granulomatous thyroiditis, and in rare cases, conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Identifying these antibodies helps doctors assess thyroid cell damage and diagnose autoimmune thyroid-related disorders at an early stage.
You can book the Anti Microsomal Antibody test at an affordable cost with the convenience of free home sample collection.
Technique
E.C.L.I.A
Who Prescribes
Endocrinologists, General Medicine
Sample Type
Serum
Fasting
Non-fasting