Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
8
Duration
15 min
Results
7 days
Sample
Blood (venous draw — serum tube)
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — the primary thyroid function screening marker
- Free T4 and Free T3 individually orderable for functional assessment
- Anti-TPO and Anti-TG (thyroid autoimmune markers for Hashimoto's)
- TRAK (TSH receptor antibodies for Graves' disease)
Thyroid hormone testing at MEDILA starting with TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — the single most sensitive marker for thyroid dysfunction and the international standard first-line thyroid screen. TSH rises in hypothyroidism and falls in hyperthyroidism, providing early detection before overt symptoms develop. Free T4 (the main circulating thyroid hormone) and Free T3 (the active form) can be added to complete the functional assessment. Autoimmune thyroid markers — Anti-TPO and Anti-TG for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, TRAK for Graves' disease — are individually orderable for patients with suspected autoimmune thyroid disease. No fasting is required for any thyroid marker. MEDILA holds ČSN EN ISO 15189 accreditation from the Czech Accreditation Institute. Results returned within one week.
About this treatment
The thyroid hormone testing menu at MEDILA provides flexible access to the full range of clinically relevant thyroid biomarkers — from the standard TSH-only screening test through to a complete autoimmune thyroid panel — all orderable individually via the Moje MEDILA portal without a physician referral.
The tiered approach to thyroid testing allows patients and their clinicians to start with the appropriate level of investigation and add markers if the initial result warrants it:
First-line screening — TSH alone (181 Kč): TSH (thyrotropin) is secreted by the anterior pituitary in a feedback loop with circulating thyroid hormones. It is the most sensitive indicator of thyroid function: TSH rises when thyroid hormone output is insufficient (hypothyroidism, even subclinical) and falls when thyroid hormone levels are excessive (hyperthyroidism). A single TSH measurement can detect both overt and subclinical thyroid dysfunction. This…
Good to know
- TSH (first-line screen)
- 181 Kč
- Anti-TPO (Hashimoto's)
- 420 Kč
- TRAK (Graves' disease)
- 594 Kč
- Fasting required
- No
Who is this for?
Thyroid screening, fatigue, unexplained weight change, hair loss, mood disturbance, Hashimoto's monitoring, Graves' disease assessment, pre-pregnancy thyroid check
Preparation required
No fasting required. Walk in Monday to Friday at any MEDILA collection centre. Blood draw fee (42 Kč adults) charged additionally.
Panel categories
Biomarkers tested
8The active form of thyroid hormone responsible for regulating metabolism, energy, and body temperature. Free T3 is converted from T4 in tissues and is three to four times more potent than T4.
The unbound, active form of the main thyroid hormone T4. Free T4 directly reflects thyroid gland output and is used alongside TSH to diagnose and monitor thyroid disorders.
Free triiodothyronine; high levels indicate hyperthyroidism, low levels hypothyroidism.
Free thyroxine; high levels indicate hyperthyroidism, low levels hypothyroidism.
A group of proteins in blood including antibodies (immunoglobulins), transport proteins, and enzymes. Elevated globulin can indicate chronic infection, inflammation, or blood cancers. Calculated by subtracting albumin from total protein.
An inactive form of T3 produced when the body converts T4. Elevated reverse T3 can occur during illness, stress, or caloric restriction and may indicate impaired thyroid hormone activation despite normal TSH levels.
Antibodies against thyroid peroxidase, an enzyme essential for thyroid hormone production. Positive TPO antibodies indicate autoimmune thyroid disease, most commonly Hashimoto's thyroiditis, even before symptoms or TSH changes appear.
The primary screening test for thyroid function. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland to regulate thyroid hormone production. High TSH indicates an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), while low TSH suggests an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
MEDILA's clinical team spans over 300 staff across eight specialist laboratories, including clinical biochemists, haematologists, immunologists, microbiologists, molecular biologists, geneticists, histologists, and allergologists. The self-pay Moje MEDILA service includes a written physician commentary on all results prepared by the laboratory's medical staff, and the larger comprehensive screening packages include…
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — the primary thyroid function screening marker
- Free T4 and Free T3 individually orderable for functional assessment
+2 more items in What's included
181 Kč for TSH alone (institutional price). Free T4: 189 Kč. Anti-TPO: 420 Kč. Anti-TG: 402 Kč. Anti-TSH receptor (TRAK): 594 Kč. TSH is the standard first-line thyroid screening test. Extended thyroid panels ordered individually via mojemedila.cz. Blood draw fee (42 Kč adults) charged additionally.