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How Is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Diagnosed?
Brief Answer:
Thyroid antibodies
Detailed Answer:
The following two autoantibody tests give a fair idea as to whether or not you have Hashimoto's disease:
Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies
and
Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
In addition to these tests, it is also relevant to do
TSH
and
Free T4
There is no need to fast for these tests and they can be done at any time of the day.
The above 4 tests are helpful in making a diagnosis of an under-active thyroid ie hypothyroidism.
I see you are already on levothyroxine. Even then these tests are worth doing to make sure you have this condition or no
Thyroid antibodies
Detailed Answer:
The following two autoantibody tests give a fair idea as to whether or not you have Hashimoto's disease:
Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies
and
Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
In addition to these tests, it is also relevant to do
TSH
and
Free T4
There is no need to fast for these tests and they can be done at any time of the day.
The above 4 tests are helpful in making a diagnosis of an under-active thyroid ie hypothyroidism.
I see you are already on levothyroxine. Even then these tests are worth doing to make sure you have this condition or no
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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