What is the procedure like?
Who is it for?
Choose the package if you want to have your thyroid function checked, both as a preventive measure and if you experience symptoms.
How should I prepare for my lab tests?
The tests should preferably be done in the morning.
When will the results be available?
You will get your test results within one business day.
Where can I have my tests done?
A list of all diagnostic laboratories is available here. Pick a location and time. There is no need to make an appointment in advance. Just generate a code for the tests and have your MultiLife user ID at the ready. With this information, go to your nearest diagnostic lab.
What tests are included in the package?
- TSH – the most sensitive test to detect thyroid dysfunction (including asymptomatic disorders), and monitor and evaluate the efficacy of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism treatment. The tests do not require fasting but they should preferably be done in the morning.
- FT4 test – used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of thyroid diseases. High FT4 levels indicate hyperthyroidism, while low FT4 levels are a sign of hypothyroidism.
- anti-TPO antibodies – determination of the level of autoantibodies targeted against thyroid antigens. Anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies are the body’s specific antibodies to thyroid peroxidase (TPO).
All the tests are done on a blood sample.