What are the 5 thyroid tests?

What are the 5 thyroid tests?

Tests to evaluate thyroid function include the following:

• TSH TESTS. The best way to initially test thyroid function is to measure the TSH level in a blood sample.
• T4 TESTS. T4 is the main form of thyroid hormone circulating in the blood.
• T3 TESTS.
• FREE T3.
• REVERSE T3.

What is included in a full thyroid panel?

A thyroid panel usually includes tests for: TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) Free T4 (thyroxine) Free T3 or total T3 (triiodothyronine)

What is the most thorough thyroid test?

There are several types of hormones checked in a blood test to assess your thyroid status—the most definitive one is the TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Often, physicians may decide to check the free thyroxine, or T4, free T4 index, or total T4 to aid in the diagnosis.

What is normal thyroid level for a woman?

TSH levels chart

What is the best test for thyroid?

The best screening test for hyperthyroidism is the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test (or assay). Other laboratory tests that may be performed include assessments of free triiodothyronine and free thyroxine, the triiodothyronine resin uptake test, and radioimmunoassay for triiodothyronine.

What is normal TSH range for women?

The normal TSH range is 0.4 to 5 milli-international units per liter (mIU/L). If your level is higher than this, chances are you have an underactive thyroid. Pregnancy can also make your TSH levels higher.

What is the recommended TSH level?

Normal TSH levels are between .4 and 4.0 mIU/L. If you have a thyroid condition, normal levels are between .5 and 3.0 mIU/L.

What is the normal range for free T4 and TSH?

Total T4 levels should be approximately 4.5 to 12.5. A low T4 level with High TSH indicates hypothyroidism. Free T4 normal range is approximately 0.7 to 2.0. If the value is low, it indicates f hypothyroidism.