Free T₃ - For diagnosing thyroid disorders like hyperthyroidism - Free T₃ test is preferred. This test evaluates the tri-Iodo-threonine hormone in the blood level for evaluating the functioning of the thyroid gland. This test mostly suggested along with T₄ and TSH tests for treating thyroid diseases, obesity, hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism, tumors of the thyroid, and other pathological conditions associated with the thyroid, congenital conditions, etc.
CLINICAL INFORMATION :
This test is usually done to assess thyroid function. It is ordered to primarily diagnose hyperthyroidism and during treatment for prognosis. This test is suggested in patients with symptoms such as unintentional weight loss, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias, pounding of the heart (palpitations), increased appetite, nervousness, anxiety, and irritability. Other associated tests include radioimmunoassay, ELISA kit methods, etc.
General instructions:
Sample Requirement: Specimen - Blood sample drawn from the vein. Test Preparation: none
NOTE - Sample for specimen collections may vary based on the patient’s condition/cases according to the patient’s presenting complaints/signs or symptoms:
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT (Special or Rare Cases) - As instructed and guided by Physician / Clinician / Pathologist / as per Laboratory’s requirements, according to procedures and protocols.
This Multi-Specialty Clinical Referral Laboratory “RTDIAGNOSTICS” provides precise and accurate tests with an extensive range of testing service to the medical centres to help in the diagnosis and identification of pathology in the test specimens for infectious diseases and also to evaluate the function of organ systems of the patient. It prevents further complications and helps to stabilize and restore health to near normalcy at the earliest without delay.
