With this service you will receive a home finger prick test. A simple and easy way to evaluate your levels of free thyroxine (FT4) and TSH which can be useful in the diagnosis of a thyroid disorder.
This is the perfect test to assess your thyroid function. This package tests for the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and free T4 (FT4).
The thyroid is a small gland that is located towards the lower front of your neck. The thyroid secretes hormones that are important in regulating many processes within the body including growth, development, metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. The two main hormones produced by the thyroid are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). If for any reason, the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient amounts of these hormones you may experience symptoms associated with a thyroid disorder known as 'hypothyroidism'. This may include one or more of the following:
However, if your thyroid gland is producing too much T3 or T4 you may experience symptoms associated with a thyroid disorder known as 'hypothyroidism'. This may include one of more of the following:
Performing a thyroid function test is one of the most accurate ways of diagnosing and managing thyroid disorders. Other reasons to consider taking a thyroid function test include:
We send you an easy-to-use kit to collect your blood sample.
Post your sample to our lab in the prepaid envelope provided.
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