Thyroid Blood Test Packages

The Thyroid profile test is a combination of thyroid blood tests which aids to determine how appropriately your thyroid gland is working, by evaluating the levels of the thyroid hormones in your blood. A thyroid function test is designed to diagnose disorders related to the thyroid gland. The diseases are:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Thyroid tumor
• Thyroid nodules
• Thyroiditis
• Hashimoto’s disease
• Graves’ disease
• Goiter

When should you go for the thyroid function test?

Your doctor may ask to go for this test if they suspect that you may have thyroid disorder, or you should go for this test if you are having symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Hypothyroidism symptoms are:

• Fatigue
• Dry skin
• Unintentional weight gain
• Puffy face
• Constipation
• Sensitivity to cold
• Muscle weakness

Hyperthyroidism symptoms, includes:

• Fatigue
• Extreme hunger
• Unintentional weight loss
• Excessive sweating
• Rapid heartbeat
• Palpitation
• Nervousness
• Anxiety

What samples will be required?

A simple blood sample will be required for the testing. A phlebotomist will collect a small amount of blood through a vein in your hand.

What test preparations do you need?

This function test does not have the requirement of fasting.

What will be the result interpretation?

Every laboratory provides their reference ranges within the test result, but the reference ranges vary from lab to lab. However, the typical result interpretation would be:

• An elevated T4 result may indicate that you have hyperthyroidism.
• A high thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level might indicate hypothyroidism.
• A high T3 level indicates that you may have hypothyroidism which is associated with hyperthyroidism.

The interpretation is a typical interpretation, but you should consult with your doctor about what the test result specifically indicates for you.