Published in Pharma Investments, Ventures and Law Weekly, July 25th, 2004
Two thyroid tests, thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies (Anti-TPO) and thyroglobulin autoantibodies (Anti-Tg), enhance AxSYM's thyroid test offering. With the addition of Cortisol, the endocrinology test menu is complete. The Anti-TPO and Anti-Tg tests measure the antibodies that are characteristic of autoimmune thyroid disease.
Cortisol, a hormone, is used in diagnosing adrenal gland disorders including Addison disease and Cushing syndrome. All three tests received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration...
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