Comprehensive Thyroid Profile – fT3, fT4, TPOab, TSH, Tgbn & T4 ( blood spot) ; I, Se, Br, Li, As, Cd, Hg & Crtn ( dried urine ) Thyroid disease or dysfunction can explain a wide variety of symptoms. Do these sound familiar? Hypothyroidism Weight gain or inability to lose weight despite exercise and diet Feeling cold all the time (when others don’t) Low energy and stamina, especially in the evening Memory lapses or slow/fuzzy thinking Dry, thinning, itchy skin Dry or brittle hair and nails Hair loss Irregular bowel habits Menstrual irregularities Hyperthyroidism Sudden or significant weight loss Rapid or irregular heartbeat Sweating Nervousness or irritability Levels of key thyroid hormones can indicate whether there is a thyroid imbalance. These include: TSH Produced by the pituitary gland, TSH acts on the thyroid gland to stimulate production of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4). Free T4 – Thyroxine The predominant hormone produced by the thyroid gland, T4 is converted to its active form, T3, within cells. Total T4 – Thyroxine Total T4 includes both free T4 and protein-bound T4, and is an indicator of the thyroid gland’s ability to synthesize, process and release T4 into the bloodstream. Free T3 – Triiodothyronine T3 is the active thyroid hormone that regulates the metabolic activity of cells. TPOab – Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies Thyroid peroxidase is an enzyme involved in thyroid hormone production. The body produces antibodies, including TPOab, that attack the thyroid gland in autoimmune thyroiditis and Hashimoto’s. Testing TPOab levels can diagnose these conditions. Tgbn – Thyroglobulin A protein rich in tyrosine, the residues of which when bound to iodine become the building blocks of T3 and T4. If iodine levels are low, thyroglobulin accumulates, thus high levels indicate insufficient iodine for healthy thyroid function. Be sure to include tour name, address, phone and email so test kit can be mailed and test results delivered. typically it takes 2 weeks. Dr. Rispoli will go over the results in a consultation. If you have any questions call Dr. Rispoli at (818) 523-1295.
