Thyroglobulin Antibody
Sample: Serum
Schedule: Daily
Units: IU/mL
Range: Less than 10 IU/mL
Remarks: Antithyroglobulin antibody test is used in the investigation of autoimmune thyroidits(Hashimotos disease). About 50% of patients with chronic thyroiditis are positive for anti thyroglobulin antibodylobulin antibody. Most od patients with hypothyroidism also are positive for these antibodies. The test is used in conjunction with antimicrosomal test (TPO)
