Comprehensive Full Thyroid Panel Test With TSH
Formal Name of the Test:
Thyroid Panel with TSH
Other Names Used:
Thyroid Profile + TSH Profile
Sample Required:
Serum
Test Overview:
This panel includes:
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland which helps the thyroid gland generate T4 and T3.
T4 is a thyroid hormone that aids in the maintenance of the body’s metabolism as well as other systems and activities.
T3 Uptake is a test that determines the amount of proteins in the blood that transport thyroid hormones across the body.
The Free Thyroxine (T4) Index compares the quantity of T4 that is unbound or free in the blood to the amount that is bound to proteins.
Test Preparation:
There is no need for any prior preparation.
Test Performed at:
Quest Diagnostics, Test Code 7444
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