{"product_id":"thyroid-antibodies-anti-tpo-and-anti-tg","title":"Thyroid Antibodies (Anti-TPO and Anti-TG)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutoimmune hypothyroid disease, called Hashimoto Thyroiditis, is characterized by the body’s own immune proteins attacking the thyroid gland. This test detects levels of those antibodies to see if an autoimmune disease against the thyroid gland is present.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early stages of Hashimoto thyroiditis, thyroid hormone levels can be normal. Over time, however, as the immune system begins to destroy the thyroid gland and reduce the amount of thyroid hormone. This results in hypothyroid symptoms, such as fatigue, depression, decreased libido and weight gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoctors test the anti-thyroglobuin (Anti-TG) and anti-thyroperoxidase (Anti-TP) antibodies to diagnose Hashimoto thyroiditis. Additionally, Anti-TG can be useful in the diagnosis and management of Graves' disease (hyperthyroid), certain types of goiter and to monitor patients who have had their thyroid gland removed because of thyroid cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternate names: Thyroid antithyroglobulin antibody (ATA), Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO), Anti-Thyroid Microsomal Antibody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eWhat’s Reported\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-thyroglobulin antibody (Anti-TG)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-thyroperoxidase antibody (Anti-TPO)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethodology: Immunoassay (IA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink plenty of water to stay well hydrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake all medications as prescribed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eHow long until you get the results\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-5 business days\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResult turnaround times are estimates and not guaranteed. Due to factors outside of our control, such as weather, holidays, confirmation\/repeat testing or equipment maintenance, our lab may require additional time to complete tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eAdditional resources\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hypothyroidism\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350284\"\u003eHypothyroidism\u003c\/a\u003e (Mayo Clinic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hyperthyroidism\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20373659\"\u003eHyperthyroidism\u003c\/a\u003e (Mayo Clinic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrineweb.com\/conditions\/thyroid\/all\"\u003eAll Thyroid Diseases\u003c\/a\u003e (EndocrineWeb)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaitonde DY, Rowley KD, Sweeney LB. Hypothyroidism: an update. Am Fam Physician. 2012;86(3):244-251.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeFevre ML, Force USPSTF. Screening for thyroid dysfunction: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2015;162(9):641-650.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NBI Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30678770450503,"sku":"7260","price":61.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/2039\/3287\/products\/Blood-Test2_48b2fcbc-2f8c-415c-86bb-e6d264a36ddd.jpg?v=1570906824","url":"https:\/\/vpsdev1.myshopify.com\/products\/thyroid-antibodies-anti-tpo-and-anti-tg","provider":"NBI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}