Advanced Thyroid Blood Test (incl. Antibodies)

£65.00

If you are concerned over your thyroid function and are wanting to check your thyroid antibodies as well, then this test is ideal for you.
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Advanced Thyroid blood test

The thyroid gland is the gland that is responsible for creating the hormones that regulate the metabolic function of the body. When the thyroid gland does not produce the hormones in the right way or if the hormones produced are not as effective as they need to be, you may notice that you are suffering with one or more symptoms.

Autoimmune disorders such as Graves disease or Hashimoto’s disease can cause thyroid problems such as hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) or hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s disease).

Our Advanced Thyroid Blood Test will test for thyroid disease (hyper and hypo thyroid) as well and the antibodies associated with Graves or Hashimoto’s disease

How to test for hyperthyroidism

To assess whether your thyroid isn’t producing enough of the thyroid hormones a simple blood test which measures the thyroid hormones (thyroxine (T4)) and the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. If the results show a high TSH levels and a low thyroxine level could indicate that your thyroid gland is underactive.

The test can be performed using a small amount of blood from a finger prick which you can do yourself.

The main treatment for hypothyroidism/underactive thyroid is medication.

How often do I need to check my thyroid levels

We recommend checking your thyroid levels when you experience any health changes or symptoms listed.

Other Questions

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  • Fatigue
  • Increased sensitivity to the cold
  • Constipation
  • Slow heart rate
  • Weight gain
  • Memory issues
  • Depression
  • Weakness
  • Coma

This blood test is to check on:

  • Thyroid function
  • Thyroid antibodies

For best results (if medically suitable) it is advisable to fast (water is allowed) 12 hours prior to the test which needs to be taken first thing in the morning and posted on the same day on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

Collection method: Finger prick
Results available: 2-5 days after the sample has reached the laboratory.

Free Thyroxine (Free T4)

This test will measure the amount of free thyroxine in your blood, it will measure how well your thyroid gland is working. T4 is one of the major thyroid hormones in your blood. If the results are too high or too low it can indicate thyroid disease.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

This test will measure how much TSH is in your blood.

TSH is made in your pituitary, (a gland in your brain) when your thyroid levels are low the pituitary gland makes more TSH and when the thyroid levels are high your pituitary makes less TSH This result indicates how well the thyroid is working.

Free T3 (FT3)

This test measures the level of triiodothyronine (T3) in your blood. T3 along with T4 are the two major thyroid hormones in your blood. T3 blood test may be used to diagnose hyperthyroidism. If the results are too high or too low it can indicate thyroid disease.

Thyroxine (T4)

The test will measure the amount of thyroxine in your blood. Too much or too little may be indicative of thyroid disease.

Thyroid Antibodies (TGA and TPO)

This test measures thyroid antibodies in the blood.

Antibodies are a protein made by the immune system to fight infection and bacteria. Sometimes these antibodies can fight your own cells, tissues and muscles causing an autoimmune response. When this occurs with the thyroid it can lead to an autoimmune thyroid disorder such as Graves disease or Hashimotos disease.

Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TGA)

The thyroglobulin antibodies blood test will usually indicate if an autoimmune problem has caused damage to the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)

The thyroid peroxidase antibodies blood test will usually indicate if an autoimmune problem has caused damage to the thyroid gland.

How it Works

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1. Order and Receive Your Test

Order your Blood Test.
Receive it directly at home or work.
Delivered by courier with Free shipping.

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2. Take the Easy Finger-prick Blood Test

Activate your test online.
Collect 2-3 drops of blood.

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3. Freepost your Blood sample to our laboratories

Use the pre-paid package to post to our laboratories.
Simply drop it into your nearest high-priority Royal Mail postbox.

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4. Our laboratory team run the tests

Tests are run by our staff in a clean and secure environment.
All possible measures are taken to keep Vampires out.

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5. Receive Your Results within 7 days

We will email you to inform you that your blood test results are ready.
Login to your account to review the results.

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6. Track your levels over time

With regular ongoing tests, you can track your results.
Check if you’re improving healthily or where changes could be made.

What’s In The Test?

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Home to laboratory kit
  • Blood Test
  • A prepaid return envelope (UK & Ireland only)
  • Two single-use lancets
  • One blood collection tube
  • One blood collection tube label
  • One plastic blood collection tube case
  • Two adhesive plasters
  • A cleansing wipe