What do we determine during an extensive Hashimoto thyroid blood test?
TSH, fT4 and total T3
The TSH ensures that the correct amount of thyroid hormones is always produced and regulates the balance of these hormones. TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone and is produced in the pituitary gland (brain). It ensures the regulation of the thyroid gland and therefore also thyroid hormones.The Free T4 is the form that is most commonly measured in the blood. In addition, there is also a total T4. The free T4 is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that controls other processes in organs. For example, it regulates that the heart rate increases or the intestinal processes work efficiently.
T3 is also produced by the thyroid gland on behalf of TSH. At T3 we also have free and complete shapes. The T3 controls organs in a slightly different way than T4.
Anti-TPO
These are autoantibodies against thyroperoxidase, also called TPO. Abbreviated anti-TPO. The anti-TPO test can detect a form of autoimmune abnormality of the thyroid gland. The test measures the amount of antibodies against thyroperoxidase (TPO), a protein that only occurs in the thyroid gland. Antibodies against TPO attack healthy thyroid tissue, disrupting hormone production.Normally the immune system produces antibodies to neutralize unwanted invaders or pathogens. Sometimes something goes wrong and antibodies are produced against healthy cells, tissue or organs in the body. It leads to a so-called autoimmune disease in which unintentional damage and inflammation occurs in body tissue and organs, such as the thyroid gland in this case.
Antibodies against TPO are common in people whose thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone (T4). However, the antibodies can also occur in people whose thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. And even in healthy people, small amounts of antibodies against TPO can occur.
Anti-Tg
Thyroglobulin is measured to see whether the treatment of a thyroid tumor is successful. The anti-Tg test measures the amount of antibodies against thyroglobulin (Tg), a protein made in the thyroid gland. Presence of Tg means presence of thyroid tissue. Anti-Tg is produced in many thyroid diseases.Iron and ferritin
Iron is an important element, including for the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein that allows red blood cells to bind and transport oxygen. Iron is also necessary for the functioning of a number of enzymes. Iron can occur bound or unbound in the commodity. Therefore, the transferin value can be measured to see whether there is an iron deficiency, alternatively the ferritin.Ferritin is a protein used to store iron. The amount of ferritin in blood is a measure of the amount of iron in the blood. If the body has too little iron, the reserve supply in the form of ferritin will first be used up. Only when there is almost no ferritin left does the body produce too few red blood cells and anemia occurs.
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When to opt for a comprehensive thyroid blood test?
This blood test is recommended when:- You have been referred through an external therapist who does the interpretation by looking at your complete complaints