Q: thyroid antibody test results: tpo <6 range was 0-34 thyroglobulin antibody 2.3 -range is 0.0-0.9 it was high, what does this mean and what do i do?

Antithyroid antibody: those are normal/low numbers for anti thyroid antibodies, basically they detect auto antibodies against thyroid gland/Its products, sometimes following a viral infection, at this point if no clinical problem your doctor will just follow it up no specific action, it's up to the treating physician

Q: what can cause thyroglobulin antibodies to be high on blood test?

Auto-immune disease: Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies are autoantibodies to thyroid protein and may indicate hashimot thyroiditis. You should consult your doctor for thyroid function tests to see if you need thyroxine supplements.

Q: my thyroglobulin antibodies level was high on my blood test. what does this mean?

Maybe not much: Antibodies to the thyroid may indicate autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimotos thyroiditis or Graves disease. However, thyroglobulin antibodies are relatively non-specific and not very useful. You should ask your doctor why (s)he performed this measurement.

Q: i have hashimotos and i just got my bloodwork .thyroglobulin is way high and i have no antibodies. is this a sign i might have thyroid cancer?

See your doc: Thyroglobulin is only made by thyroid cells. All an elevated thyroglobulin tells you is that you have "something" going on with your thyroid. It could just be inflammation, but you can't know until more tests are done. This test is not a sensitive or specific test for diagnosing thyroid cancer. See an endocrinologist to find out more.

Q: if i have no thyroid (total thyroidectomy 6.5 yrs ago) then how can i have high thyroglobulin antibodies? (tgab 332 , range is 0-6) and high thyroid peroxidase? (tpo ab 24.4, range is 0-4). thanks for any help.

: What was the reason for thyroidectomy and did you have a total thyroidectomy? Are you taking thyroid supplement? What was the reason thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase checked with a history of total (?) thyroidectomy?

Q: blood test show thyroglobulin antibodies is high (low positive). but tsh, free t4, and tpo is normal. should i be concerned ?

Thyroid disorders: It sounds like your thyroid is functioning well right now, but the high antibody level indicates possible future autoimmune thyroiditis in the future. I'm not sure why you had this full work up. If you are symptomatic of thyroid disease, you might want to see an endocrinologist even with your normal results. If you do not have symptoms, your doctor may want to monitor your TSH periodically.

Q: tsh normal range (1.26) t4 free normal range (1.22) t3 free low normal range (2.5) t3 uptake low (23) thyroglobulin antibody high (1.1)

More info needed: A screening test or on thyroid med? He has a normal TSH and normal free T4, so he is normal or has normal replacement results. The T-3 uptake is irrelevant. Many normal individuals have anti-thyroid antibodies. If his thyroid isn't enlarged or has no nodules, don't worry about it. If you are still concerned ask for a referral to an endocrinologist.

Question 1

i have a very  high thyroglobulin antibody of 3000iu/ml, how can it be lowered?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid Antibodies: There is no way to effectively lower this. You should be seeing an endocrinologist for auto-immune thyroiditis treatment.

Question 2

why do i have a high thyroglobulin antibodies?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: High thyroglobulin antibodies indicate you have autoimmune thyroid problem.  See your doctor to figure out which one.

Question 3

i have a lot of residual tissue left after a total thyroidectomy. it is causing my thyroglobulin antibodies to be high. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: Antibodies to thyroglobulin are not an issue if you had a thyroidectomy. You will need replacement thyroid hormone.

Question 4

thyroid antibody test results: tpo  <6 range was 0-34
thyroglobulin antibody 2.3 -range is 0.0-0.9  it was high, what does this mean and what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Antithyroid antibody: those are normal/low numbers for anti thyroid antibodies, basically they detect auto antibodies against thyroid gland/Its products, sometimes following a viral infection, at this point if no clinical problem your doctor will just follow it up no specific action, it's up to the treating physician

Question 5

what can cause thyroglobulin antibodies to be high on blood test?

Accepted Answer

Auto-immune disease: Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies are autoantibodies to thyroid protein and may indicate hashimot thyroiditis.  You should consult your doctor for thyroid function tests to see if you need thyroxine supplements.

Question 6

my thyroglobulin antibodies level was high on my blood test. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not much: Antibodies to the thyroid may indicate autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimotos thyroiditis or Graves disease.  However, thyroglobulin antibodies are relatively non-specific and not very useful.  You should ask your doctor why (s)he performed this measurement.

Question 7

i have hashimotos and i just got my bloodwork .thyroglobulin is way high and i have no antibodies. is this a sign i might have thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Thyroglobulin is only made by thyroid cells. All an elevated thyroglobulin tells you is that you have "something" going on with your thyroid.  It could just be inflammation, but you can't know until more tests are done. This test is not a sensitive or specific test for diagnosing thyroid cancer. See an endocrinologist to find out more.

Question 8

if i have no thyroid (total thyroidectomy 6.5 yrs ago) then how can i have high thyroglobulin antibodies? (tgab 332 , range is 0-6) and high thyroid peroxidase? (tpo ab 24.4, range is 0-4). thanks for any help.

Accepted Answer

: What was the reason for thyroidectomy and did you have a total thyroidectomy? Are you taking thyroid supplement? What was the reason thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase checked with a history of total (?) thyroidectomy?

Question 9

blood test show thyroglobulin antibodies is high (low positive). but tsh, free t4, and tpo is normal. should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid disorders: It sounds like your thyroid is functioning well right now, but the high antibody level indicates possible future autoimmune thyroiditis in the future.  
I'm not sure why you had this full work up.  If you are symptomatic of thyroid disease, you might want to see an endocrinologist even with your normal results.  If you do not have symptoms, your doctor may want to monitor your TSH periodically.

Question 10

tsh normal range (1.26) 
t4 free normal range (1.22)
t3 free low normal range (2.5)
t3 uptake low (23)
thyroglobulin antibody high (1.1)

Accepted Answer

More info needed: A screening test or on thyroid med?  He has a normal TSH and normal free T4, so he is normal or has normal replacement results. The T-3 uptake is irrelevant. Many normal individuals have anti-thyroid antibodies. If his thyroid isn't enlarged or has no nodules, don't worry about it. If you are still concerned ask for a referral to an endocrinologist.

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I have a very high thyroglobulin antibody of 3000iu/ml, how can it be lowered?

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Why do i have a high thyroglobulin antibodies?

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I have a lot of residual tissue left after a total thyroidectomy. it is causing my thyroglobulin antibodies to be high. should i be concerned?

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Thyroid antibody test results: tpo <6 range was 0-34 thyroglobulin antibody 2.3 -range is 0.0-0.9 it was high, what does this mean and what do i do?

A member asked:

What can cause thyroglobulin antibodies to be high on blood test?

A member asked:

My thyroglobulin antibodies level was high on my blood test. what does this mean?

A member asked:

I have hashimotos and i just got my bloodwork .thyroglobulin is way high and i have no antibodies. is this a sign i might have thyroid cancer?

A member asked:

If i have no thyroid (total thyroidectomy 6.5 yrs ago) then how can i have high thyroglobulin antibodies? (tgab 332 , range is 0-6) and high thyroid peroxidase? (tpo ab 24.4, range is 0-4). thanks for any help.

A member asked:

Blood test show thyroglobulin antibodies is high (low positive). but tsh, free t4, and tpo is normal. should i be concerned ?

A member asked:

Tsh normal range (1.26) t4 free normal range (1.22) t3 free low normal range (2.5) t3 uptake low (23) thyroglobulin antibody high (1.1)

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