Thyroid Antibodies Test

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Thyroid Antibodies Test – 2 Tests

Anti Thyroid antibodies test

Measurements of antithyroid thyroglobulin and antithyroid peroxidase antibodies are used for the diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease.

What are thyroid antibodies?

The immune system fights the bacteria and viruses attacking the body with substances called antibodies produced by blood cells called lymphocytes. Thyroid autoantibodies develop when the body mistakenly recognizes components of the thyroid as invaders and leads to inflammation of the thyroid, causing it to stop the production of thyroid hormone.

In hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, lymphocytes make antibodies against the thyroid, which damages or stimulates the gland, resulting in Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Antithyroid peroxidase antibodies are significantly involved in thyroid dysfunction and the development of hypothyroidism.

Approximately 1% of the population suffers from thyroid disease, and as it presents itself with several symptoms, it needs to be diagnosed and constantly monitored to optimize treatment. Thyroid function tests are endocrine tests that detect the presence and measure the number of specific thyroid antibodies in the blood.

Why this thyroid antibodies test to be done?

Thyroid antibodies (AtAb) attack the thyroid, which causes changes in thyroid function. Thyroid antibody tests (AtAb Test) are conducted to help diagnose and monitor an autoimmune disease and distinguish it from other forms of thyroiditis. These tests also help scrutinize the cause of goiter. It is also performed as a follow up of other thyroid test results (T3,4 or TSH) displaying a sign of thyroid dysfunctions.

Thyroid antibodies may be present in a variety of diseases at mild-to-moderate levels. Women have a higher prevalence of thyroid antibodies, which increases with age. If a patient has no thyroid dysfunction but has thyroid antibodies, a doctor may monitor it over time, combining it with other thyroid function tests such as T3, T4, or TSH.

1. ATG – Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody
2. Anti TPO

Note:

• Overnight fasting is not required
• Doctor’s prescription may be needed
• The test result may vary depending on gender, age, health history, etc.

Also known as, thyroid antibodies, thyroid antibodies test, anti thyroid antibodies, anti thyroid antibodies test, thyroid antibodies panel, thyroid antibodies panel test,

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