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This test is ideal if you're experiencing unexplained fatigue, weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, or dizziness that won't go away. It helps detect Addison's disease, an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks your adrenal glands, affecting your body's ability to manage stress and maintain energy. Many people use this test when they have persistent symptoms that suggest adrenal problems but want concrete answers about whether an autoimmune process is involved.
No special preparation is typically required for this antibody test. You can take your regular medications and eat normally before the test. However, if you're on immunosuppressive medications or steroids, let your healthcare provider know as these may affect antibody levels. Simply schedule your appointment and arrive at the lab for a standard blood draw.
This test measures adrenal antibodies (Adrenal Ab) and their concentration level (Adrenal Ab, Titer) to detect whether your immune system is producing antibodies that attack your adrenal glands. These antibodies are the hallmark of autoimmune Addison's disease, which can cause chronic fatigue, weakness, and hormonal imbalances. Together, these measurements help identify if an autoimmune process is affecting your adrenal function and contributing to your symptoms.
What this means
Your test came back negative, meaning no adrenal antibodies were detected in your blood. This is the expected and healthy result, indicating that your immune system is not attacking your adrenal glands and autoimmune Addison's disease is unlikely to be the cause of your symptoms.
Recommended actions
Continue to monitor your symptoms and consider other causes of fatigue such as thyroid function, vitamin deficiencies, or sleep quality
Maintain a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and stress management
If symptoms persist, discuss additional adrenal function testing like cortisol levels with your healthcare provider
Consider retesting in 6-12 months if new symptoms develop or existing symptoms worsen