Thyroid Blood Test
Overview
Our thyroid blood test checks key hormones to determine if your thyroid is functioning properly. Thyroid issues can impact your mood, energy, weight, sleep, and muscle function. This test can help identify or monitor thyroid conditions.
Biomarkers Tested
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Thyroxine (T4 free direct)
- Triiodothyronine (T3 free)
Additional biomarkers can be added by personalizing this test.
What are biomarkers?
Biomarkers are specific compounds detected in your blood that reflect different aspects of your health. This test will tell you your levels for each biomarker and whether they are within the normal range.
Benefits:
- Identify Thyroid Issues: Helps diagnose underactive or overactive thyroid conditions.
- Detailed Results: Provides a detailed breakdown of your biomarker levels.
When to take the test:
You can provide the sample for the thyroid check at any time. However, it’s not recommended to check your thyroid levels during times of illness as this may not give accurate results.
Why take the Thyroid Blood Test?
This test is ideal if you suspect thyroid issues due to symptoms like sudden weight changes, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, or muscle weakness. It’s also useful for monitoring existing thyroid conditions.
Thyroid Health Scores:
Your test results will translate into health scores, providing insight into your thyroid health and helping you understand how your thyroid is functioning.
What causes thyroid conditions?
- Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism): Often caused by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, medications, iodine deficiency, radiation therapy, pituitary gland disorders, or surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
- Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism): Commonly caused by Graves’ disease, thyroid nodules, excess iodine intake, thyroid inflammation, or certain medications.