Description
The Thyroid Essential Panel evaluates key hormones involved in thyroid function, metabolism, energy production, and overall hormone balance. The thyroid plays an important role in regulating body temperature, weight management, heart rate, digestion, mood, and daily energy levels.
This panel includes:
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) – Evaluates communication between the brain and thyroid gland and helps identify possible underactive or overactive thyroid function.
- Free T4 – Measures the primary thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
- Free T3 – Measures the active thyroid hormone used by the body’s cells for metabolism and energy production.
Symptoms associated with thyroid imbalance may include:
- Fatigue or low energy
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Hair thinning
- Brain fog
- Sensitivity to cold or heat
- Mood changes
- Sleep disturbances
- Changes in heart rate or metabolism
Testing TSH along with Free T4 and Free T3 provides a more complete assessment of thyroid function than TSH testing alone.
Fasting: Not required.
