Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
8
Duration
30 min
Results
24 hours
Sample
Blood (venous draw)
What's included
7 deliverables in this treatment
- TSH — pituitary thyroid-control signal (Abbott Alinity ii platform)
- Free T4 — main thyroid hormone output
- Free T3 — biologically active hormone (peripheral conversion marker)
- Anti-TPO — primary autoantibody for Hashimoto's and Graves' disease
- Anti-Tg — second thyroid autoantibody for complete autoimmune screen
- Printed and electronic results same or next working day
- STATIM phone alert if critical values detected
A five-marker thyroid panel measuring the pituitary signal (TSH), both active thyroid hormones (Free T3 and Free T4), and the two most clinically significant thyroid antibodies (Anti-TPO and Anti-Tg). Together these markers distinguish between hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's or Graves'). At PKBH Olomouc, immunochemistry assays run on the Abbott Alinity ii and DPC Immulite 2000XPi platforms under SEKK external QC, and walk-in self-pay access means no GP referral is needed to initiate investigation.
About this treatment
Thyroid dysfunction affects roughly 5% of the adult population and is frequently underdiagnosed, particularly in women and people over 50. Symptoms — fatigue, weight changes, mood disturbance, hair loss, intolerance to cold or heat — overlap with depression, anaemia, and dozens of other conditions. A complete five-marker thyroid panel is the only reliable way to distinguish the underlying cause.
Markers included and their clinical roles: - TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — the pituitary's control signal. TSH rises when thyroid output falls (hypothyroidism) and drops when output is excessive (hyperthyroidism). Because TSH responds to tiny changes in circulating thyroid hormone with large amplification, it is the most sensitive first-line marker. Measured at PKBH on the Abbott Alinity ii immunochemistry platform. - Free T4 (thyroxine) — the main…
All immunochemistry at PKBH runs under internal and external (SEKK) quality controls. The laboratory holds R3 Audit certification for both biochemistry and haematology, and results are issued in both printed and electronic form.
Good to know
- Biomarkers
- 5 (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Anti-TPO, Anti-Tg)
- Analyser
- Abbott Alinity ii + DPC Immulite 2000XPi
- Results
- Same day / next morning
- Referral needed
- No — walk-in self-pay
- Fasting required
- No
Who is this for?
Unexplained fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, mood disturbance, fertility issues, family history of thyroid disease, Hashimoto's or Graves' monitoring, levothyroxine dose adjustment
Preparation required
No fasting required. If taking levothyroxine, draw blood before the morning dose. Avoid high-dose biotin supplements for at least 12 hours before the test. No appointment needed — walk in from 07:00.
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
PKBH is led by MUDr. Milada Popotrandovská as director, with analytical operations headed by RNDr. Ivana Slouková and quality management overseen by Mgr. Vojtěch Mutina. The haematology department is supervised by MUDr. Jaromír Hubáček and doc. MUDr. Jaroslav Bačovský, CSc. Metrological oversight is held by RNDr. Kateřina Mutinová, and the Prostějov site is headed by doc. MUDr. Josef Bartek, CSc. All laboratory…
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Treatment highlights
- TSH — pituitary thyroid-control signal (Abbott Alinity ii platform)
- Free T4 — main thyroid hormone output
+5 more items in What's included
Approx. 1,528 Kč per panel (TSH 196 + Free T3 204 + Free T4 203 + Anti-TPO 434 + Anti-Tg 416 Kč = 1,453 Kč, plus 75 Kč venous draw and serum separation). Tests billed à la carte at published PKBH self-pay rates. No online booking — walk-in only; no appointment required. Results available same or next working day.