Apollo Thyroid Assessment - Advance in T Nagar, Chennai

Recommended by Dr Hussan, Apollo Thyroid Assessment - Advance includes tests such as total T3, T4 and TSH, free T3 and T4, CBC, Anti-Thyroglobulin antibody, and vitamin D that can help detect most types of thyroid disorders. The test is recommended for people suffering from or with a family history of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Pregnant women and people who have received radiation on the neck or upper part of the chest should also opt for this test.

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. This gland produces the triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) hormones, significantly impacting our health.

TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) triggers the gland to release the thyroid hormones. When the gland releases too many hormones, individuals experience hyperthyroidism. If the gland releases fewer hormones, individuals suffer from hypothyroidism. Both conditions can impact the entire body.

The thyroid hormone is responsible for the normal functioning of different organs and body parts. Some of the primary functions include:

• Regulation of body weight
• Growth of hair and nails
• Regulation of heart rate
• Controlling menstrual cycles
• Maintaining cholesterol levels
• Regulation of body temperature

While individuals of any age and gender can suffer from hypo or hyperthyroidism, certain risk factors make individuals more susceptible to the disease. Women older than 30 with a family history of thyroid disease are at high risk. Women who have delivered a baby or have been pregnant in the last few months can also have issues with thyroid hormones. Individuals who have received radiation on the neck or upper part of the chest are also known to have thyroid issues.

Since the thyroid hormone is responsible for regulating vital functions, it’s essential to keep the disease in check. The doctor or healthcare professional can diagnose the condition by running a thyroid test. It is a blood test that measures the thyroid hormone levels in the body.

Apollo 24|7 offers a complete thyroid package test at all the labs in the country. The thyroid package test consists of 35 important tests. The different tests include:

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Serum: This test measures the level of thyroid hormones in the body and rules out the possibilities of hyper or hypothyroidism.
• Free T4 (FT4): T4 or thyroxine is the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. This test evaluates the thyroid functioning in the body.
• Free T3 (FT3): This test measures hyperthyroidism by measuring the T3 or triiodothyronine hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
• Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody: This test evaluates signs of damage to the thyroid gland. The doctor prescribes this test to check gland inflammation, commonly called thyroiditis.
• Thyroxine (T4, Total) Serum: T4 or thyroxine is the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. This test evaluates the thyroid functioning in the body.
• TRI IODOTHYRONINE (T3, TOTAL), SERUM: This test measures hyperthyroidism by measuring the T3 or triiodothyronine hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
• VITAMIN D - 25 HYDROXY (D2+D3): This test measures the level of Vitamin D in the body. This test assesses whether a person has sufficient vitamin D levels to support bone health and other bodily functions.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): This includes 24 tests that measure the haemoglobin, RBC, total Leucocyte count and other essential components of the blood. This detects a wide range of disorders and helps to evaluate infection, anaemia and overall health.

Endocrinologists can diagnose, manage and treat the condition of the thyroid in patients. Your general practitioner may recommend a thyroid package test for a routine check-up even when you do not show any symptoms.

There is no special preparation required for the thyroid test. The blood test can be done at home or clinic. Follow up with an endocrinologist once the test results are out.