The Triiodothyronine (T3) total test is used to measure the Triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in the blood. The T3 hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland. It is essential for growth and metabolism. The test has been performed to help analyse and evaluate thyroid gland function and diagnose thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It also helps to monitor the treatment efficacy in patients with thyroid disease.
It is recommended when there is a need:To diagnose thyroid diseases (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism).To analyse the treatment of patients with thyroid diseases.
The Triiodothyronine (T3) test measures:T3 is also called . It is a thyroid hormone that plays a major role in the body. Along with T4, another important thyroid hormone, T3 regulates the body’s metabolism, activates cells, and enables the functioning of vital organs.Triiodothyronine is referred to as T3 because this hormone has three iodine atoms that are attached to it. The other main thyroid hormone is thyroxine, or T4, which has four iodine atoms. Some of the T3 hormones that are circulating in your body are made by the thyroid. Most of it, however, starts as T4 and is converted in the blood into T3 by the removal of an iodine atom.Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a hormone that is secreted into the blood by a gland present in the brain (pituitary gland) that tells your thyroid gland to make and release the thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) into your blood.
You will get the reports within 6 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The cost of the Triiodothyronine (T3) test is Rs. 230.
The Triiodothyronine (T3) test is prescribed by your doctor after completing the assessment of your conditions.
0.970–1.69 ng/mL
We require a blood sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
Fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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