Determination of antibodies to thyroglobulin. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
The AT-TG blood test is used to diagnose autoimmune thyroiditis. Many other antibodies can attach to thyroglobulin. The result of this attack is disruption of the thyroid gland. In most cases, this may be a decrease in function, and in others, on the contrary, hyperactivity of the thyroid gland.
Procedure
Preparation
It is recommended to donate blood in the morning and on an empty stomach. The day before, you should avoid overeating.
The procedure for determining antibodies to thyroglobulin
The procedure involves taking a blood sample from a vein.
It is necessary to take into account that the use of oral contraceptives affects the results of the study, since they can increase the level of AT-TG in the body.
Indications
The procedure is indicated for newborns with:
- high level of AT-TG in the mother.
Adults - with:
- hypothyroidism;
- goiter;
- chronic thyroiditis;
- toxic diffuse goiter;
- dense swelling of the shins.
Decoding the analysis
Reference values range from 0 to 18 U/ml.
Elevated level:
- Hashimoto's disease;
- idiopathic hypothyroidism;
- Graves' disease;
- Down syndrome.
Elevated levels are also observed in other autoimmune diseases, especially in malignant anemia.
Prices and clinics
The service is provided by a qualified endocrinologist in a private or public clinic. Find out more information on the medical portal.
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