Description

A holistic approach to thyroid health by combining thyroid hormone testing with toxic and essential element analysis.

The Comprehensive Thyroid Profile integrates the Essential Thyroid Panel with the Toxic & Essential Elements Urine Profile to provide a broad assessment of factors influencing your thyroid function. This combined testing helps identify not only thyroid hormone imbalances but also potential toxic element exposures and essential mineral deficiencies that can affect thyroid health and overall metabolism.

At-home urine and blood spot collection kits shipped nationwide

What This Test Measures

This profile evaluates key thyroid hormones and antibodies alongside toxic and essential elements linked to thyroid function:

Thyroid Markers

  • TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): Signals the thyroid gland to produce hormones
  • fT3 (Free Triiodothyronine): Active thyroid hormone responsible for metabolic regulation
  • fT4 (Free Thyroxine): Precursor to T3; indicates thyroid hormone production
  • T4 (Total Thyroxine): Total circulating thyroxine hormone
  • Tg (Thyroglobulin): Protein used by the thyroid gland for hormone synthesis
  • Anti-TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies): Autoantibodies indicating autoimmune thyroid disease

Toxic & Essential Elements

  • Arsenic: A toxic heavy metal that can disrupt thyroid function
  • Bromine: Can interfere with iodine uptake, affecting thyroid hormone synthesis
  • Cadmium: Toxic metal linked to thyroid disruption and oxidative stress
  • Iodine: Essential mineral critical for thyroid hormone production
  • Lithium: Can influence thyroid activity; often used in psychiatric treatment
  • Mercury: Heavy metal toxin that can impair thyroid and immune function
  • Selenium: Essential mineral that supports thyroid hormone metabolism and antioxidant defense

Who Should Consider This Test?

This comprehensive panel is recommended for individuals experiencing:

  • Symptoms of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
  • Unexplained fatigue, weight changes, or mood disturbances
  • Exposure to heavy metals or environmental toxins
  • Family history of thyroid or autoimmune disorders
  • Hair loss, cold intolerance, or menstrual irregularities
  • Concern over mineral deficiencies affecting thyroid health

Test Overview

  • Test Types: Urine (toxic & essential elements), Blood Spot (thyroid markers)
  • Collection Method: At-home kits for urine and fingerstick blood spot
  • Shipping: Nationwide (USA)