Thyroid #1 Baseline Blood Test Panel
T3 Uptake; T4 (Thyroxine), Total; Free T4 Index (T7)] and TSH.
Description
Thyroid #1 Baseline Blood Test Panel includes:
Thyroid function is crtical to your metabolism and affects your energy level, heart rate, weight control, and more. The thyroid-stimulating hormone is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates the production of thyroid hormones. The TSH helps identify an underactive or overactive thyroid state.
Includes:
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland and aids the thyroid gland in producing T4 and T3.
- T4 is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland which helps maintain the body's metabolism as well as other systems and functions.
- T3 Uptake helps evaluate the amount of proteins in the blood which carry thyroid hormones throughout the body.
- Free Thyroxine (T4) Index is a comparison of the amount of T4 which is unbound or free to that which is bound to proteins in the blood.
This test is commonly ordered as a regular screening for healthy thyroid function or when someone is experiencing symptoms associated with thyroid disorders.
