What Is a Thyroid Panel?

A thyroid panel evaluates thyroid function using multiple tests together.

Typical Panel Components

  • TSH — most sensitive screening test
  • Free T4 — active thyroxine
  • Free T3 — active triiodothyronine
  • Anti-TPO — Hashimoto's antibodies
  • TSI — Graves' antibodies

When Is a Full Panel Ordered?

  • Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction
  • Abnormal TSH on screening
  • Monitoring thyroid medication
  • Family history of thyroid disease
  • Pregnancy
Source: NLM MedlinePlus, American Association for Clinical Chemistry.

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