Thyroglobulin Antibody LabCorp

Difficulty swallowing: Thyroid swelling, which can be caused by autoimmune thyroid disease detected by this test, may press on the esophagus causing difficulty swallowing.
Dry skin: Hypothyroidism, an autoimmune condition this test can help identify, often causes dry skin.
Fatigue: Autoimmune thyroid conditions detected by this test, such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, frequently cause fatigue.
Hoarseness: Thyroid swelling or nodules associated with autoimmune thyroid disease detected by this test can affect the vocal cords causing hoarseness.
Neck pain: Inflammation or swelling of the thyroid gland due to autoimmune disease identified by this test can cause neck pain.
Thyroid swelling: This test helps identify autoimmune thyroid conditions which are common causes of thyroid gland swelling.

$44.00

This test is used to help detect and confirm autoimmune thyroiditis and Hashimoto thyroiditis.

LabCorp Test #: 006685, CPT: 86800

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test measures the amount of antibodies against thyroglobulin in your blood. Thyroglobulin is a protein made by the thyroid gland. This test can help diagnose autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease.

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Why To Buy	This test checks for antibodies against thyroglobulin, which can help identify autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease, potentially explaining your symptoms. Finding the cause(s) of: Difficulty swallowing: Thyroid swelling, which can be caused by autoimmune thyroid disease detected by this test, may press on the esophagus causing difficulty swallowing. Dry skin: Hypothyroidism, an autoimmune condition this test can help identify, often causes dry skin. Fatigue: Autoimmune thyroid conditions detected by this test, such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, frequently cause fatigue. Hoarseness: Thyroid swelling or nodules associated with autoimmune thyroid disease detected by this test can affect the vocal cords causing hoarseness. Neck pain: Inflammation or swelling of the thyroid gland due to autoimmune disease identified by this test can cause neck pain. Thyroid swelling: This test helps identify autoimmune thyroid conditions which are common causes of thyroid gland swelling.
Symptoms	Difficulty swallowing, Dry skin, Fatigue, Hoarseness, Neck pain, Thyroid swelling