Thyroglobulin Antibody (Anti TG ATA),Serum
How to prepare
You can eat and drink normally before the test.
No special preparation needed.
Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.
Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.
How it works
About this test
Thyroglobulin antibodies attack a protein made by the thyroid. They are found in autoimmune thyroid diseases and are also checked alongside thyroglobulin in thyroid cancer follow-up.
Why is this test done?
- Look for autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's)
- Support diagnosis of Graves' disease
- Check accuracy of thyroglobulin results in thyroid cancer follow-up
Symptoms — when should you get tested?
- Tiredness and weight gain
- Swelling in the neck
- Hair fall and dry skin
- Family history of thyroid disease
Normal range
Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.
If your result is high
High anti-TG suggests autoimmune thyroid disease.
Common reasons- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Graves' disease
- Thyroid cancer (can interfere with thyroglobulin test)
How is the test done?
- 1Book online
Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.
- 2Blood sample taken
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.
- 3Tested in our lab
Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.
- 4Report on WhatsApp
A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.
Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.
Your report is usually ready in 24-48 hrs after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.
Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.
This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.