Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody – Anti Tg

Antithyroglobulin antibody is a test to measure antibodies to a protein called thyroglobulin. This protein is found in thyroid cells. The thyroid gland is essentially a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It performs a variety of important functions. The functions include producing hormones that regulate metabolism and help in the growth and development of the body. Thyroglobulin is a protein produced by the thyroid gland that helps in the production of the thyroid hormones, namely thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The immune system is a collection of glands, cells and organs that work together to protect the human body from foreign bodies. This system includes white blood cells and lymph nodes, as well as the tonsils, spleen, bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract and skin. Foreign bodies such as bacteria, viruses, chemicals, parasites, etc., are the most common threats to the human immune system. Antibodies are essentially proteins produced by the body’s immune system that bind to proteins present in any foreign matter. Many parts of the body, including the thyroid, ?can be affected by autoimmune disorders. When the immune system attacks the proteins in the body cells, even though they are neither harmful nor foreign, an autoimmune condition results. When the immune system detects a foreign protein in thyroglobulin proteins, it produces antibodies to combat the threat. An Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody Test is necessary to check for an autoimmune thyroid disorder or if a doctor suspects a thyroid problem.