Thyroid Profile

The Thyroid Profile is a comprehensive panel that measures three key markers together — Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Triiodothyronine (T3), and Thyroxine (T4) — to give doctors a complete picture of how well your thyroid gland is functioning.

The thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy production, heart rate, and body temperature, which is why even small imbalances can cause a wide range of noticeable symptoms.

TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and acts as the body's primary control signal to the thyroid, so it's usually the most sensitive indicator of thyroid dysfunction, while T3 and T4 are the actual hormones the thyroid releases in response.

Because thyroid disorders are extremely common — affecting an estimated one in eight women during their lifetime — this panel is one of the most frequently ordered hormone tests in routine medical practice.