Type
Thyroid Panel
Duration
15 min
Results
24 hours
Sample
Blood (venous draw)
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — primary thyroid regulator
- Free T4 (free thyroxine) — main active thyroid hormone
- Phlebotomy (blood draw + serum separation) included
- Results by secure email next business day
IFCOR's Thyroid Basic Screen is a targeted two-marker test — TSH and free T4 — that confirms whether the thyroid gland is functioning within normal limits. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is the pituitary's signal to the thyroid; abnormal TSH is the earliest indicator of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism in over 95% of cases. Free T4 is the main thyroid hormone produced in response to TSH, and measuring both together distinguishes primary thyroid disease from secondary pituitary problems. At 450 Kč, this is the most affordable entry point for anyone with unexplained weight change, fatigue, hair loss, temperature sensitivity, or mood changes who wants to check thyroid function before a GP consultation.
About this treatment
The thyroid gland regulates basal metabolic rate, body temperature, heart rate, protein synthesis, and the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates — functions that, when impaired, produce wide-ranging and often non-specific symptoms. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) may present as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, hair thinning, depression, and slowed reflexes. Hyperthyroidism (overactive) presents as weight loss despite…
Good to know
- Markers
- TSH + free T4
- Turnaround
- Next business day
- Sample
- Blood (venous draw) — fasting preferred
- Accreditation
- ISO 15189:2013 (ČIA M 8106)
Who is this for?
Anyone with unexplained weight change, fatigue, hair loss, palpitations, temperature sensitivity, or mood changes who wants rapid, affordable confirmation of thyroid function status.
Preparation required
Fasting is preferred but not strictly required. Ideally book a morning appointment. Inform staff of any thyroid medications or recent iodine contrast scans.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
IFCOR was founded and is led by RNDr. František Flek, who established the original allergy and immunology laboratory in 1994. The network holds ISO 15189:2013 accreditation across five facilities (ČIA number M 8106) and participates in four external quality assurance programmes: SEKK, EHK SZÚ Prague, Instand, and ÚHKT. The Jihlava laboratory team covers nine specialist disciplines — clinical biochemistry,…
Clinic-reported credentials
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — primary thyroid regulator
- Free T4 (free thyroxine) — main active thyroid hormone
+2 more items in What's included
450 Kč total (367 Kč test fee + 83 Kč blood draw). Covers TSH and free T4 — the two first-line markers for thyroid function. Results next business day.