Which antibody tests to ask for

[themainemom]

I would like to ask my pcp for some more antibody tests since I have almost 2 weeks to wait till my endo visit. Can someone please confirm what I need to ask for.

I've already had Thyroid Perioxidase Antibodies TPAB (326)

I need to ask for:

TSI Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin - a positive result will confirm Graves/hyper?

TGAB Thyroglobulin Antibodies - to confirm what?

TPO Antimicrosmal Antibodies - to confirm what?

As you can see, I'm a beginner, but sick of being sick!!!!

[Andros]

I would like to ask my pcp for some more antibody tests since I have almost 2 weeks to wait till my endo visit. Can someone please confirm what I need to ask for.

I've already had Thyroid Perioxidase Antibodies TPAB (326)

I need to ask for:

TSI Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin - a positive result will confirm Graves/hyper?

TGAB Thyroglobulin Antibodies - to confirm what?

TPO Antimicrosmal Antibodies - to confirm what?

As you can see, I'm a beginner, but sick of being sick!!!!

Here is a really good place to look all this stuff up. Great educational tool.........

http://www.labtestsonline.org/

Being proactive is the best approach. I know how you feel.