Thyroid Test
A thyroid test usually refers to blood tests that measure how well your thyroid gland is working. Common tests include:
- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) – often the first and most important screening test.
- Free T4 (Thyroxine) – measures the active thyroid hormone level.
- Free T3 (Triiodothyronine) – sometimes checked if thyroid problems are suspected.
- Thyroid antibodies – may help diagnose autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease.
These tests can help diagnose:
- Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- Autoimmune thyroid disorders
If you have thyroid test results (for example, TSH, T3, and T4 values), paste them here and I can help explain what they mean. If you’re asking about when to get tested or how to prepare for the test, I can help with that as well.