Thyroid Profile Extended
Understanding Thyroid Profile Extended
What is Thyroid Profile Extended?
Thyroid profile Extended is a panel of tests done to evaluate the function of thyroid gland and diagnose diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Grave's disease. It includes evaluating your T3, T4, TSH, FT3 and FT4.
Note : On the day of test, those who are on thyroid medications, should take them in the same time and dosage as prescribed by the doctor.
It should not be held for the test.
What is Thyroid Profile Extended used for?
- If you have symptoms of low levels of thyroid hormone like weight gain, constipation, cold intolerance, fatigue
- If you have symptoms of high levels of thyroid hormone like weight loss, anxiety, palpitations, difficolty in sleeping
- To monitor the treatment if you are already diagnosed with thyroid disease
- If your doctor is suspecting that you are suffering from an auto immune disorder like Grave's disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- If a pregnant woman has a known autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Grave’s disease
- If you have another autoimmune disorder and are at increased risk of thyroid dysfunction
- For starting and monitoring the treatment for thyroid cancer
What does Thyroid Profile Extended measure?
Contains 4 tests
Thyroxine - Free
A Thyroxine - Free test measures the free form of thyroxine (T4) hormone made by the thyroid gland. T4 hormone exists in the blood in two forms: bound (attached to proteins) and free (not attached to proteins). Most of the T4 hormone circulating in the blood is bound to proteins and only a small part is free. A delicate balance of bound and free T4 should be maintained to ensure the proper functioning of the body.
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Thyroxine - Total
A Thyroxine - Total measures both the bound and unbound/free form of thyroxine (T4) hormone in the blood. T4 exists in the blood in two forms: bound (attached to proteins) and free (not attached to proteins). Most of the T4 circulating in the blood is bound to proteins and only a small part is free. It is necessary to maintain a fine balance of these forms to ensure the proper functioning of the body.
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1,25-Di Hydroxy Cholecalciferol
Interpreting Thyroid Profile Extended results
Interpretations
- If your TSH level is increased while the T3 and T4 are decreased, it usually indicates that you have hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism
- If your TSH level is decreased but T3 and T4 are increased, it usually indicates hyperthyroidism. Grave’s disease, multi nodular goitre, toxic nodule are some of the common causes of hyperthyroidism
Other tests
