THYROID PROFILE, TOTAL ( T3 T4 TSH ) TFT

           When you have signs and symptoms suggesting underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) due to a condition affecting the thyroid.

When you have an enlarged thyroid (goiter) or a thyroid nodule (a small lump on the thyroid gland that may be solid or a fluid-filled cyst).

The signs of an underactive thyroid include slow heart rate, weight gain, enlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation, trouble tolerating cold, pain in the muscle and joints, puffy skin, thinning of hair, hair loss, fatigue, depression, forgetfulness, heavy or irregular menstrual periods and infertility in women.

The signs of an overactive thyroid include rapid heart rate, anxiety, weight loss, difficulty in sleeping, tremors in the hands, muscle weakness, increased sweating, difficulty in tolerating heat, frequent bowel movements, puffiness around the eyes, dryness, irritation, excessive tearing, sensitivity to light, blurry double vision, bulging of eyes and lighter or less frequent menstrual periods in women.

Reference range:

T3 Reference Range –

Male: 80 – 200 ng/dL

Female:

Non pregnant: 80 – 200 ng/dL

I Trimester: 105 – 230 ng/dL

II Trimester: 129 – 262 ng/dL

III Trimester: 135 – 262 ng/dL

T4 Reference Range –

Male: 5.10- 14.10µg/dL

Female:

Non pregnant: 5.10- 14.10µg/dL

I Trimester: 7.33-14.80µg/dL

II Trimester: 7.93- 16.10µg/dL

III Trimester: 6.95- 15.70µg/dL

TSH Reference range-

Male: 0.27 – 4.2 μIU/mL

Pregnant Women: 0.27 – 4.2 μIU/mL

Non pregnant: 5.10- 14.10µg/dL

I Trimester: 0.33 – 4.59 μIU/mL

II Trimester: 0.35 – 4.10 μIU/mL

III Trimester: 0.21 – 3.15 μIU/mL