Advanced Thyroid Test
Advanced Thyroid Test
€40.00
It is important to check for optimal levels of thyroid hormones to get a full picture of your thyroid health. This includes free thyroxine (fT4) and free triiodothyronine (fT3), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and importantly, thyroid antibodies such as anti-TPO and anti-Tg.
Who can benefit from this test?
Your nutritionist may recommend this test if you have:
- Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction such as fatigue, poor hair and skin quality, difficulty managing weight, hormonal imbalances, changes in body temperature or mood
- Diagnosed thyroid dysfunction, e.g. Hashimoto’s disease, even if on medication (Eltroxin) but are still experiencing symptoms
- Subclinical thyroid dysfunction or may be in the early stages
- TSH of less than 1 mIU/L or over 2.5 mIU/L which is considered ‘normal’ but not optimal, particularly in the case of fertility or pregnancy
- Unexplained infertility or recurrent miscarriages
Learn More about our Advanced Thyroid Test
This is a blood test to assess the whole picture of thyroid health. It is important to measure thyroid antibodies along with thyroid hormone output, as the protocol to address autoimmune thyroid issues is different. Antibodies may be reduced by nutrition and supplements to reduce ongoing damage to the thyroid gland. In the absence of antibodies, restoring critical nutrients required for thyroid hormone production is the priority. See our Thyroid Nutrient Profile for testing essential nutrients.
This test can be arranged as an at-home test with a finger prick test kit. Phlebotomy can be also carried out at our Dublin clinic or locations around the country. Please enquire with our team. Phlebotomy carries an additional charge.
This test includes:
- Free triiodothyronine (fT3)
- Free thyroxine (fT4)
- TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone)
- Antibodies - Thyroid peroxidase (TPO-Ab) and Thyroglobulin antibodies (Tg-AB)
- Optional: reverse T3 (rT3) – phlebotomy option olny
Goes well with:
- Thyroid Nutrient Profile
Juliette had a history of subclinical hypothyroidism, with fatigue, weight gain and poor quality hair and nails. She wanted to address these symptoms and importantly, she was trying to avoid having to take medication in the future. Her thyroid function was in the normal range, though her TSH levels were above the optimal range. Her Anti-TPO antibodies were very high and she also had raised Anti-Tg. This can be damaging to the thyroid gland and studies show that people will likely end up on medication within two years.
Juliette started on a dietary and supplement protocol to reduce thyroid antibodies and support her thyroid function. Within 3 months, she was feeling much better and her TSH was optimal and her thyroid antibodies were reducing.
Key Findings:
- Above optimal TSH
- Very high anti-TPO antibodies and anti-Tg thyroid antibodies
- Reduction of antibodies after three months on nutritional protocol and TSH in the optimal range
