Thyroid Panel
The thyroid panel helps assess how well your thyroid gland is working. The thyroid controls metabolism, energy levels, and many other body functions.
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Preparation
No fasting required. Blood draw is best done in...
Markers Included
2
[MARKERS IN THIS PANEL]
| Marker | Unit | Conventional Range | Optimal Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | mIU/L | 0.4-4.0 | 1.0-2.5 |
| Free T4 (FT4) | ng/dL | 0.8-1.8 | 1.0-1.5 |
What This Panel Includes
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), Free T4, Free T3, and sometimes Total T3 and T4.
When Is This Panel Ordered?
Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, routine screening for those at risk, monitoring thyroid medication dosing.
Who Should Get This Panel?
Those with thyroid symptoms (fatigue, weight changes, temperature intolerance), women over 35, those with family history of thyroid disease.
Red Flags to Watch For
- TSH above 10 or below 0.1
- Free T4 significantly elevated with low TSH
- Thyroid storm symptoms