Description
Purpose of the Test:
• Evaluate thyroid function
• Diagnose and monitor hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
• Help assess the severity of thyroid disorders
• Aid in monitoring treatment response in thyroid disease
What the Test Involves:
• A simple blood sample is taken from a vein
• The total amount of T3 (free + protein-bound) is measured using immunoassay techniques
• Results are interpreted alongside other thyroid tests like TSH and T4
