Frequently asked question: What is Anti-Tg?

Anti-Tg are antibodies against thyroglobulin. Anti-Tg is present in many thyroid gland disorders. There is no point in performing a Tg test if anti-Tg is present, because the amount of Tg is influenced by the anti-Tg, making the test unreliable. Purpose: to see whether a Tg-test is reliable.

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