Laboratory test
Thyroid Profile Test (T3, T4, TSH)
A blood test measuring T3, T4 and TSH to help assess thyroid function.
Also known as
Thyroid Function Test (TFT) · T3 T4 TSH Test · Thyroid Panel · TFT · T3 T4 TSH · Thyroid screen · Thyroid Function Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Within 6 hours
- Parameters
- 3
What is the Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH)?
A Thyroid Profile measures thyroid-related hormones including T3, T4 and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Doctors interpret these results together with symptoms, medical history and other findings when evaluating thyroid function or monitoring an existing thyroid disorder.
What does the Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH) measure?
3 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Thyroid3 parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total T3 (Triiodothyronine) | ng/dL | C.M.I.A | 3053-6 |
| Total T4 (Thyroxine) | µg/dL | C.M.I.A | 3026-2 |
| TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) | µIU/mL | C.M.I.A | 3016-3 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH): sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No fasting is required. If you are on thyroid medicine, take the sample before your daily dose and tell the lab what time you last took it.
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3 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Within 6 hours
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