--- title: Thyroglobulin Antibodies Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/thyroglobulin-antibodies" also_known_as: - thyroglobulin antibodies - tg ab - anti-tg - thyroglobulin antibody category: Thyroid units: - IU/mL order_price_usd: 51.99 order_item: Thyroid Antibodies order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/thyroid-antibodies" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # Thyroglobulin Antibodies > Thyroglobulin Antibodies is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 0.000 – 4.00 IU/mL. At TestWell it's $51.99 all-in as Thyroid Antibodies, results in 3–5 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: thyroglobulin antibodies, tg ab, anti-tg, thyroglobulin antibody. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | IU/mL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Price | $51.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp | ## What does Thyroglobulin Antibodies measure? Antibodies against thyroglobulin. Often elevated in Hashimoto's thyroiditis alongside TPO antibodies. ## What is the normal range for Thyroglobulin Antibodies? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+ | 0.000 – 4.00 IU/mL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## What does a high Thyroglobulin Antibodies mean? Often reflects autoimmune thyroid disease. Also followed in patients monitored after thyroid cancer treatment. ## How do you get tested for Thyroglobulin Antibodies? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Thyroid Antibodies](https://www.test-well.com/tests/thyroid-antibodies) | Single test | $51.99 | This marker | | [Hashimoto's Thyroid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hashimotos-thyroid-panel) | Panel | $97.99 | 3 tests | | [Advanced Thyroid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/advanced-thyroid-panel) | Panel | $129.99 | 7 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $51.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $51.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | No | — | Not available in NY/NJ for this test. | - [What a high Thyroglobulin Antibodies means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/thyroglobulin-antibodies/high) ## Common questions about Thyroglobulin Antibodies ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my thyroglobulin antibodies? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get Thyroglobulin Antibodies results? Most Thyroglobulin Antibodies results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a Thyroglobulin Antibodies test cost? Our Thyroid Antibodies starts at $51.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my Thyroglobulin Antibodies test? Fasting is not required for the Thyroglobulin Antibodies test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my Thyroglobulin Antibodies test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [American Thyroid Association](https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-function-tests/) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Thyroid Antibodies](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/thyroid-antibodies/) ## Related biomarkers - [TSH](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/tsh) - [Free T4](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-t4) - [Free T3](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-t3) - [Reverse T3](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/reverse-t3) - [TPO Antibodies](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/tpo-antibodies) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/thyroglobulin-antibodies Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.