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Thyroid Function Tests

Advanced thyroid function test: $600

  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH
  • Free Thyroxine FT4
  • Free Tri-iodothyronine FT3

Thyroid Function

The thyroid is an endocrine gland in our body responsible for producing thyroid hormones that regulate our body’s metabolism. Thyroid hormones stimulate our body’s cells to produce proteins, which directly influence metabolism, organ function, and overall bodily processes. Thus, thyroid hormones play a crucial role in our heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, appetite, mood fluctuations, bone metabolism, menstrual cycles, energy metabolism, and muscle control, etc. Both an excessive (hyperthyroidism) and insufficient (hypothyroidism) secretion of thyroid hormones can significantly impact various organs in our body.

Hyperthyroidism refers to the overproduction of thyroid hormones (T4 or T3) by the thyroid gland due to different reasons. This results in an accelerated metabolism in various organs, leading to different clinical symptoms. On the other hand, hypothyroidism refers to the underproduction of thyroid hormones (T4 or T3) by the thyroid gland due to different reasons. This causes a slowed metabolism in various organs, resulting in different clinical symptoms.

The purpose of thyroid function tests is to evaluate a patient’s thyroid levels. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be diagnosed through simple blood tests. These tests also assist doctors in determining the underlying causes of thyroid dysfunction.

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