Thyroid Testing

Thyroid Testing: Lab Markers

Are you aware that there are 11 lab markers to properly evaluate your thyroid yet almost all doctors only order two?

  • TSH (this is what is conventionally ordered)
  • Total T4 (thyroxine)

But what about these tests?

  • Total T4 (thyroxine)
  • FTI (free thyroxine index) (amount of T4 available)
  • FT4 (free throxine) (affected by prescription drugs)
  • T3 Uptake (How much of T3 is taken up by TBG)
  • FT3 (free triodothyroxine) (Active Thyroid Hormone)
  • Reverse T3 (Body cannot use)
  • TPO and TBG Antibodies (Hashimoto’s)
  • TSH Antibodies (Graves’ Disease)
  • TBG levels

How can you manage health without all the information? Burning out the thyroid gland with hormone replacement is a 50 year old model. In order to manage your health, you need to look at the causes of the problem… not just the symptoms.

Thyroid Dysfunction is a Sign of Metabolic Dysfunction

Proper testing is crucial!

Complete Metabolic Profile

  • Includes complete thyroid profile, including thyroid antibodies
  • Vitamin D levels
  • Anemia
  • Kidney function

Immune Panels

  • Checking for immune imbalance (TH1 vs TH2)

Adrenal Stress Index (Salivary)

  • 24-hour cortisol levels

Food Sensitivity Test (Stool)

  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Yeast
  • Egg

Stool Microbial Ecology Profile

  • Gut infections
  • Parasites
  • Yeast

The 7 Hidden Causes of Your Thyroid Problems

Estrogen, Cortisol, Dopamine, and more. Learn about the 7 hidden causes of your thyroid problems in this informative video series.