Thyroid antibodies in healthy Omani population

One hundred and twenty five healthy blood donors and laboratory staff were screened for the presence of thyroperoxidase and thyroglobulin autoantibodies In their sera. Sixteen percent of this small population had one or both of the antibodies. Thyroid function were normal in all except one subject. The prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies in healthy populations and their role in clinical practice are discussed