A patient is suspected of having Graves' disease.Which of the following antibody tests should the nurse expect to conduct on this patient to confirm this suspicion?

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Antithyroglobulin antibodies are present in the majority of patients with Graves' disease and are used to confirm the diagnosis. Antinuclear antibodies are associated with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, but not specific to Graves' disease. Antisperm antibodies are used in infertility testing, and antistreptolysin O (ASO) antibodies are used to diagnose a streptococcal infection.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Graves' Disease