{"product_id":"thyroid-analysis","title":"Thyroid Analysis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThyroid Analysis\u003c\/h1\u003e\nMillions of Americans (predominantly women) suffer from thyroid disorders. This includes a large percentage of the population that have thyroid conditions but have either been undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Symptoms of thyroid imbalances, such as fatigue, dry skin, constipation, depression, increased heart rate, weight gain\/loss, and joint paint, can be vague and attributed to other disorders. In addition, many doctors are not thoroughly testing their patients or not using optimal lab ranges, which results in undetected thyroid conditions.  \n\u003cp\u003eThyroid hormones are essential regulators of the body’s metabolism and imbalances can affect every metabolic process in the body. Undiagnosed thyroid disease can put people at risk for diabetes, heart disease, lipid imbalances, depression, osteoporosis, and infertility. There are many factors that can interfere with thyroid function, such as stress, nutrient deficiencies, toxins, leaky gut, and inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly assessing thyroid function and thyroid hormone metabolism is essential in determining root cause imbalances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Test Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased by the pituitary gland, TSH acts as a messenger to the thyroid gland. A high TSH level indicates that the thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone. A low TSH level indicates that the thyroid gland is producing too much thyroid hormone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyroxine (T4) Total \u0026amp; Free \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT4 is the main thyroid hormone circulating in the blood. T4 is converted to T3, the active form of the hormone, as needed to increase metabolic function. Total T4 includes thyroxine that has bonded with protein as well as Free T4, which reflects active thyroxine that is not bonded to protein and able to enter and affect the body tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree T4 Index (FTI) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFTI tells how much free T4 is present compared to bound T4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriiodothyronine (T3) Total \u0026amp; Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal T3 reflects both bound and free triiodothyronine. Free T3 is an important biomarker for measuring active thyroid hormones available to thyroid receptor sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT3 Uptake \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndirectly measures the binding capacity of thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG), a protein that can bind to T4 and T3. T3 uptake measures the precent of TBG that is bound to thyroid hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse T3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse T3 is another inactive form of T3 that can be created from T4. It can increase because of nutrient deficiencies, heavy metal exposure, adrenal stress, enzyme deficiencies, and chronic illnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyroglobulin Antibody and Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Ab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring thyroid antibodies can help gauge autoimmune response and may reflect metabolic irregularities and hypothyroidism even when TSH and T4 levels appear normal. Thyroid antibody levels may rise in response to trauma, dysbiosis, inflammation (including thyroiditis) or progressive thyroid degeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTest Type:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood test*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test requires blood work. You’ll receive an email within 24-48 hours with a lab requisition form and necessary instructions. Take this to a local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.labcorp.com\/wps\/portal\/findalab\/\" target=\"_top\"\u003eLabCorp Patient Service Center \u003c\/a\u003eto have your blood drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll tests are authorized and reviewed by a physician from our partner laboratory, DHA Laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResults:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn approximately 5 business days, DHA Laboratory will email you your test results. For a detailed interpretation of your results as well as recommendations for next steps, please schedule a consultation with a Village Green nutritionist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:margo@myvillanegreen.com?subject=Lab%20test%20question\"\u003eEmail\u003c\/a\u003e a Village Green nutritionist or call 800-869-9159.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Blood testing services are available only in the continental United States and Anchorage, AK. Not available in New York or New Jersey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAB TEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32345661767811,"sku":"40885","price":212.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/0960\/9603\/products\/thyroid.jpg?v=1582799901","url":"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/thyroid-analysis","provider":"Village Green Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}