Our Thyroid Premium Gold profile looks in detail at your thyroid gland via the classically tested components of thyroid function found in the Thyroid Premium Silver profile, essential for both diagnosis of thyroid disorders and for monitoring of any treatment regimes, and also five very important markers of general health too. Test inclusions -Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Free Triiodothyronine (FT3) and Free Thyroxine (FT4), Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO antibodies) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TG antibodies) AND Vitamin D, Active Vitamin B12, Folate, Ferritin and CRP. The Blue Horizon laboratory team have gone a little bit further than our rivals with the Premium range - for no extra charge Serum Cortisol and Serum Magnesium are now also included in this profile (and the whole thyroid Premium range). It is widely reported that high cortisol levels can affect thyroid function, and vice versa. Magnesium has a particularly important role in the conversion of FT4 to FT3.
Is this blood test for you?
Do you want to find out more about your thyroid health? Do you have symptoms affecting your mood, energy levels, skin and hair quality? Do you feel you are suffering from extreme anxiety or are under considerable stress? Is your heart racing? Are you gaining weight? Do you need to monitor your treatment regime? If you're looking for a comprehensive thyroid check this is the profile for you but for even more detail you may of course opt for the Thyroid Premium Platinum profile which contains all the Gold components as well as the controversial but often requested Reverse T3, and the gold standard test for diabetes - HbA1c.
Blood will need to be taken between 8am and 10am for a more reliable or useful measurement of Cortisol in particular.
This test is available as a either a finger prick or a vacutainer sample collection option. You can also choose to visit a Circle Hospital or Superdrug venue, or have a Nurse Home Visit. Select option at checkout.
Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.
