e-Pakiet tarczycowy rozszerzony — Extended Thyroid Panel

Extended thyroid assessment with 6 markers — TSH, free T3, free T4, plus three autoimmune markers (anti-TPO, anti-TG, anti-TSHR). Detects Hashimoto thyroiditis, Graves disease, and subclinical thyroid dysfunction at early stages. At 249 PLN (~58 EUR) with blood draw included — roughly half the cost of equivalent testing in Germany.

This panel delivers the most thorough standard thyroid assessment available in a packaged format, combining functional hormone measurement with comprehensive autoimmune screening at any of Diagnostyka's Warsaw locations. The three functional markers form the diagnostic core: TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is the single most sensitive indicator of thyroid dysfunction; free T3 (triiodothyronine) and free T4 (thyroxine) quantify the biologically active, unbound fractions of circulating thyroid hormones. The three autoimmune antibodies distinguish this panel from a routine thyroid check. Anti-TPO (anti-thyroid peroxidase) antibodies are elevated in roughly 90% of Hashimoto thyroiditis patients — the most common autoimmune condition worldwide and the leading cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient regions. Anti-TG (anti-thyroglobulin) antibodies provide additional diagnostic sensitivity for the subset of Hashimoto patients who are anti-TPO negative. Anti-TSHR (anti-TSH receptor antibodies, also termed TRAb) are the pathognomonic marker of Graves disease — the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Stimulating TSHR antibodies directly activate thyroid hormone production, bypassing pituitary control. The inclusion of this antibody is a meaningful differentiator from many competitors' thyroid panels, which offer only anti-TPO and anti-TG. The clinical rationale for autoimmune screening is early detection. Thyroid antibodies frequently appear five to ten years before overt thyroid dysfunction develops. A patient with normal TSH but elevated anti-TPO carries a 2-4% annual risk of progressing to hypothyroidism — knowledge that enables proactive monitoring and timely intervention rather than reactive treatment after symptoms emerge. Hashimoto thyroiditis disproportionately affects women (10:1 female-to-male ratio) and is associated with other autoimmune conditions including type 1 diabetes, coeliac disease, and vitiligo. Family history is a strong risk factor. Post-partum thyroiditis affects 5-10% of women after delivery. At 249 PLN with blood draw included, thorough thyroid autoimmune assessment becomes accessible for routine clinical use. German private laboratories typically charge 150-300 EUR for an equivalent 6-marker thyroid panel. Warsaw's extensive international flight network — Chopin Airport connects to over 100 destinations — makes the capital an accessible destination for patients seeking affordable thyroid diagnostics.