Thyroid Health - Comprehensive Lab Panel

The Thyroid Health - Comprehensive Lab Panel panel contains 10 tests with 13 biomarkers.

Are you looking for a comprehensive thyroid health lab panel?
Look no further than the Thyroid Health - Comprehensive lab panel from Ulta Lab Tests. This panel is designed to provide the most comprehensive assessment of thyroid function available and includes 10 thyroid tests with 13 biomarkers, providing you with valuable insights into your thyroid function.

The Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel tests for T3 Reverse (RT3), T3 Total, T3 Uptake, T3, Free, T4 (Thyroxine), Total, T4, Free, TBG (Thyroxine Binding Globulin), Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies, TSH, and TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin). With this wealth of information at your fingertips, you'll be able to understand better how your thyroid is functioning and identify any potential areas of concern.

This panel is an invaluable tool for diagnosing and managing thyroid disorders. It is an invaluable tool for practitioners who want to get a complete picture of their patients' thyroid health. Order the Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel today!

What's included in Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel?

The Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel includes the following tests:

  • T3 Reverse (RT3), LC/MS/MS
  • T3 Total
  • T3 Uptake
  • T3, Free
  • T4 (Thyroxine), Total
  • T4, Free
  • TBG (Thyroxine Binding Globulin)
  • Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies
  • TSH
  • TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin)

What are the early warning signs of thyroid disease?

There are a number of potential early warning signs of thyroid problems, including:

  • Fatigue
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • Cold intolerance
  • Constipation
  • Dry skin
  • Hair loss
  • Muscle aches and pains
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Brain fog

If you have any of these symptoms, you should order the Ulta Lab Tests Thyroid Health panel to receive a complete picture of your thyroid health.

Does the thyroid blood test require fasting?

No, the Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel does not require fasting.

What do the results of the Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel mean?

The results of the Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel can provide valuable insights into your thyroid function. T3 Reverse (RT3), T3 Total, T3 Uptake, and T3, Free are all measures of the amount of T3 hormone in your blood. T4 (Thyroxine), Total, and T4, Free are measures of the amount of T4 hormone in your blood. TBG (Thyroxine Binding Globulin) is a measure of the amount of thyroxine-binding globulin in your blood. This protein binds to thyroid hormones and affects the amount of thyroid hormone available to the body. Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies are measures of the levels of these antibodies in your blood. High levels of these antibodies can indicate an autoimmune thyroid disorder such as Hashimoto's disease or Graves' disease. TSH is a measure of the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your blood. This hormone signals the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones. TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin) is a measure of the level of this immunoglobulin in your blood. High levels of TSI can indicate Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes the overproduction of thyroid hormones.

The results of the Thyroid Health - Comprehensive panel can help you, and your practitioner better understand your thyroid function and identify any potential areas of concern. If you have any questions regarding your results, please speak with your practitioner.

What can I do to support thyroid health?

There are a number of things you can do to support thyroid health, including:

  • Regular physical activity 
  • Eating a nutritious diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables 
  • Stress reduction 
  • Avoiding exposure to environmental toxins 
  • Making sure you consume enough iodine

If you suspect you may have a thyroid problem, the first step is to talk to order the Thyroid Health panel or other tests to help identify any potential problems. Once your thyroid function has been assessed, you can work with your practitioner to develop a treatment plan that is right for you. If you have an autoimmune thyroid disorder, there are a number of things you can do to help manage your condition and keep your thyroid function in check. These include following a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and managing stress. 

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: Reverse T3, Reverse Triiodothyronine, RT3, T3 Reverse RT3 LCMSMS, Triiodothyronine Reverse

T3 Reverse, LC/MS/MS

Reverse T3 produced in the thyroid comes from the conversion of the storage hormone T4. Your body, especially the liver, can constantly be converting T4 to RT3 as a way to get rid of any unneeded T4. In any given day approx. 40% of T4 goes to T3 and 20% of T4 goes to Reverse T3. However in any situation where your body needs to conserve energy and focus on something else, it will change the above percentages, changing the conversion of RT3 to 50% or more, and the T3 goes down, down. Examples are emotional, physical, or biological stress, such as being chronically or acutely sick (the flu, pneumonia, etc), after surgery, after a car accident or any acute injury, chronic stress causing high cortisol, being exposed to an extremely cold environment, diabetes, aging, or even being on drugs like beta blockers and amiodarone.

Also known as: Triiodothyronine

T3, Total

Triiodothyronine (T3) is a thyroid hormone. It plays an important role in the body's control of metabolism.

T3 Uptake

T3 uptake is also known as T3 Resin Uptake (T3RU) or Thyroid Uptake. It estimates how much thyroid hormone-binding proteins are available in the blood through a calculation based on levels of T3 or T4 added to a person's blood specimen.

Also known as: Free T3, FT3, T3 Free

T3, Free

This test measures the amount of triiodothyronine, or T3, in the blood.

Also known as: T4 Thyroxine Total

Free T4 Index (T7)

FTI stands for the Free Thyroxine Index and is also sometimes referred to as T7. It is a calculated value determined from the T3 uptake test and total T4 test and provides an estimate of the level of free T4 in the blood.

T4 (Thyroxine), Total

This test measures the amount of thyroxine, or T4, in the blood. T4 is one of two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland. The total T4 test is used to help diagnose hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It is a useful test but can be affected by the amount of protein available in the blood to bind to the hormone.

Also known as: Free T4, FT4, T4 Free

T4, Free

The free T4 test is not affected by protein levels. Since free T4 is the active form of thyroxine, the free T4 test is may be a more accurate reflection of thyroid hormone function.

Also known as: TBG Thyroxine Binding Globulin, Thyroxine Binding Globulin, Thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG)

TBG

Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Measurement of thyroglobulin antibodies is useful in the diagnosis and management of a variety of thyroid disorders including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves Disease and certain types of goiter.

Thyroid Peroxidase

Also known as: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyrotropin

TSH

A TSH test is a lab test that measures the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland. It tells the thyroid gland to make and release thyroid hormones into the blood.

TSH

Also known as: Thyroid Receptor Antibody, Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin, TSI Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin

TSI

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