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The thyroglobulin antibody was done because of a nodule in the right lobe and thyroid markedly reduce in size on the left. diagnosis thyromegaly.

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nonspecific: Thyroglobulin antibody is a nonspecific test. It could indicate underlying autoimmune thyroid disease, but can also be seen in familial multinodular goiter. Depending on the size or other characteristics of your thyroid nodule, it may need to be biopsied.

Answered 5/6/2015

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