HCV Detection

Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is spread through exposure to blood, often as a result of injection use. Per CDC, the cases of hepatitis C are increasing dramatically in the United States, particularly among younger adults. In fact, younger adults 20-39 years old have the highest […]

aTG Assay

Scientist wearing a white medical piping a sample into a 4 mL tube. Running an aTG assay.

Thyroglobulin (TG) is the precursor of the thyroid hormones tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Autoantibodies against thyroglobulin (aTG) is an in-vitro assay used to aid in the diagnosis of Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease, both of which are autoimmune diseases affecting the thyroid gland, as well as other thyroid disorders. Symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) include […]