Thyroid Blood Test Extensive

What is a Thyroid Test?
This home thyroid test measures the free T3, T4, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in your blood. The test method involves a finger prick that you can easily take from home. Your sample will then be examined by a certified laboratory and you will receive the results within a matter of days. It couldn’t be easier!

What will the Homed-IQ Thyroid Blood Test Extensive tell you? 
Homed-IQ’s Home Thyroid Test measures TSH, free T4 and free T3 from a small blood sample taken with an at-home sample collection kit. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for analysis.

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) controls thyroid function in its production of active thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. Together, T3 and T4 control the rate at which your body uses energy. By measuring your levels of each, you can understand if you may be experiencing thyroid dysfunction, such as hypo- or hyper-thyroidism.

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, occurs when your thyroid gland does not produce enough T3 and T4. TSH may also be high. Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland produces more T3 and T4 than what your body needs. TSH may also be low.

Your test result will clearly indicate how your thyroid is working by investigating FT3, FT4, and TSH levels. Homed-IQ’s Home Thyroid Test is a convenient way to determine whether you may have a thyroid condition and will give you an indication of whether follow-up care is needed with your GP.

What’s in the test?
Homed-IQ’s Thyroid Blood Test Extensive comes with everything you need to take a blood sample from home. Simply activate your test and follow the instructions included in your test kit to take the sample, then mail it to our laboratory using the included shipping label. Test results will be available within days..

Your test kit contains the following items

• 3 x lancets
• 1x blood collection tubes (1x Serum tube, 1x EDTA tube)
• 2x alcohol wipes
• 2x band aids
• 2x alcohol-free disinfecting wipes
• 1x return envelope
• 1x protective bag with absorbent material

How does a blood test for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism work?
This test involves taking a small blood sample by pricking your finger, and then mailing the sample using prepaid shipping materials  to the laboratory for analysis. This blood test can detect both hypo- and hyper-thyroidism.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced in the pituitary gland in the brain. TSH regulates the production of hormones T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. Either too much or too little TSH can indicate problems with the thyroid, such as hyper or hypothyroidism.

Free Triiodothyronine (FT3)
The thyroid is a small gland that is located at the base of the front of your neck. The thyroid produces and stores two hormones- Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4). Most T3 and T4 circulates in the blood bound to protein, and therefore can be affected by protein levels and protein binding ability. Free T3 (FT3) is T3 that is not bound to protein and immediately available for use by the body. FT3 regulates the body’s metabolic rate, including the rate at which calories are burned, body temperature, the speed at which food moves through the digestive tract, and heart rate. It also helps maintain brain function and muscle control. T3 is also produced in other body tissues through the conversion of FT4 to FT3.

Free Thyroxine (FT4)
Free Thyroxine (T4) is the second hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Production of this hormone is regulated by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland in the brain. Free T4 (FT4) is the biologically available form of T4 that is unbound to protein. Thyroid hormones affect all organs of the body and either too much or too little T4 can cause unpleasant symptoms and poor overall health. Therefore, it is important to identify abnormal levels of thyroid hormones so appropriate treatment can be initiated.