{"product_id":"total-thyroid-profile-health-test-5-indicators-in-store","title":"Total Thyroid Profile Health Test-5 indicators  （in store test）","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Total Thyroid Profile is a 5-marker blood test measuring TSH, free T4, free T3 and two thyroid antibodies for a fuller assessment of thyroid function, processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory, and sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComprehensive thyroid blood profile (with antibodies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo. of biomarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 — TSH, free T4, free T3, thyroid peroxidase antibodies, antithyroglobulin antibodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood — in-store phlebotomy or at-home finger-prick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLaboratory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLondon Medical Laboratory (LML) — UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 3–5 working days from when the lab receives your sample\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store at Holborn London, or at-home self-collection kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolborn London — 77 Southampton Row, WC1B 4ET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWays Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople with thyroid symptoms — fatigue, weight change, mood changes, temperature intolerance — wanting a fuller assessment than TSH and T4 alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople being investigated for autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's or Graves' disease, where antibodies are relevant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople with a family history of thyroid disease wanting comprehensive screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople on thyroid medication who want a fuller picture between GP reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e people who only want a basic check (the Thyroid Function Test covers TSH and free T4); acutely unwell people who need urgent assessment; replacement for assessment by a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid; the most sensitive first-line marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree T4 (thyroxine)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the main thyroid hormone in its unbound, active form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree T3 (triiodothyronine)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the more active thyroid hormone, useful in fuller assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)\u003c\/strong\u003e — autoantibodies linked to autoimmune thyroid disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntithyroglobulin Antibodies\u003c\/strong\u003e — a second autoantibody used to investigate autoimmune thyroid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete payment online and choose your option: an appointment at Holborn London, or an at-home self-collection kit posted to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor in-store, attend Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, where a trained operator takes one tube of venous blood. For at-home, follow the kit instructions to collect a finger-prick sample and return it in the prepaid packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour sample is sent to London Medical Laboratory for analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou receive a written report with each marker against its reference range; values outside the range are flagged, typically within 3–5 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA pharmacist can talk you through the result and, where appropriate, recommend GP follow-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to fast before this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A thyroid profile does not require fasting, so you can eat and drink as normal. If you take thyroid medication, ask the pharmacist about timing, as it can affect the reading; otherwise take your usual medicines unless your GP has advised otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the thyroid antibodies tell me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyroid peroxidase and antithyroglobulin antibodies help investigate autoimmune thyroid conditions, where the immune system targets the thyroid. Their presence is interpreted alongside TSH, free T4 and free T3 and your symptoms — they are one part of the picture, not a diagnosis on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do results take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically returned 3 to 5 working days after London Medical Laboratory receives your sample. You will receive a written report showing each marker against its reference range, with out-of-range values flagged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the laboratory accredited?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Samples are processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited laboratory operating to ISO 15189, the international standard for medical testing laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if a result is abnormal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn out-of-range result does not diagnose a condition on its own. The pharmacist will explain what it means and recommend GP follow-up where appropriate, which may include repeat testing. Reference ranges are provided with your report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need to fast before this test?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. A thyroid profile does not require fasting, so you can eat and drink as normal. 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