Thyroid Test

Thyroid Test: Comprehensive Analysis of Thyroid Function

If you're experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, or mood swings, it may be time to assess your thyroid function. A comprehensive Thyroid Test can provide insights into how well your thyroid is functioning, whether your hormone levels are balanced, and how these levels are affecting your overall health.

You Should Take This Test If You:

• Feel Fatigued or Lethargic: Persistent tiredness can be a sign of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
• Have Difficulty Losing Weight: A slow metabolism, often linked to low thyroid hormone levels, can make it challenging to lose weight.
• Experience Cold Intolerance: Feeling unusually cold, even in warm environments, can be a symptom of hypothyroidism.
• Notice Mood Swings or Depression: Imbalances in thyroid hormones can affect your mood, leading to irritability, anxiety, or depression.
• Have Dry Skin or Hair: These can be physical signs of thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism.

What We Measure

• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

  • Why It Matters: TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid to produce T4 and T3. High levels of TSH can indicate an underactive thyroid, while low levels may suggest an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

• Free Thyroxine (T4)

  • Why It Matters: T4 is the primary hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Measuring free T4 gives insight into how much hormone is available to the body, as opposed to being bound to proteins.

• Free Triiodothyronine (T3)

  • Why It Matters: T3 is the active form of thyroid hormone. This test measures the amount of T3 that is free and unbound, which is crucial for assessing how well your body is utilizing thyroid hormone.

• Thyroid Antibodies (TPO and TgAb)

  • Why It Matters: These antibodies can indicate autoimmune thyroid disorders, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves' disease, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland.

Understanding Your Results

The Thyroid Test will provide a comprehensive analysis of your thyroid hormone levels, including TSH, free T4, free T3, and thyroid antibodies. This detailed insight allows for a better understanding of your thyroid health and helps identify any imbalances or autoimmune conditions that may be affecting your overall well-being. With this information, you and your healthcare provider can create a targeted plan to restore balance and improve your quality of life.