Thyroid Panel — BASIC / PLUS / EXPERT

A three-tier thyroid function panel available at 390–995 Kč via cz.unilabs.online, tested at any Unilabs Prague collection point. The BASIC tier covers TSH, fT3, and fT4 — the three core hormones needed to distinguish hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and subclinical thyroid dysfunction. The PLUS tier adds anti-TPO and anti-TG autoantibodies, which identify Hashimoto's thyroiditis (the most common cause of hypothyroidism in Czech women) and Graves' disease. The EXPERT tier further adds thyroglobulin — relevant for thyroid cancer monitoring. No fasting required. Results within 2 business days. Rated 4.93/5 from 834 customer reviews — the highest-volume thyroid panel in the Unilabs Czech portfolio.

Thyroid disorders affect an estimated 10–15% of the Czech population, the majority undiagnosed. Symptoms — fatigue, cold intolerance, weight changes, hair thinning, depression, palpitations, and cycle irregularities in women — are non-specific enough that thyroid dysfunction is routinely missed in a standard GP consultation without blood testing. The Unilabs thyroid panel series is designed to give self-paying patients direct access to the tests that matter, without requiring a GP referral or insurance coordination. The BASIC panel (390 Kč) measures TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), fT3 (free triiodothyronine), and fT4 (free thyroxine) — the complete thyroid axis. TSH is the most sensitive single marker for detecting thyroid dysfunction; an elevated TSH suggests the pituitary is working harder to stimulate an underperforming thyroid (hypothyroidism), while a suppressed TSH indicates the thyroid is overproducing hormones (hyperthyroidism or subclinical hyperthyroidism). fT3 and fT4 confirm the picture and are essential for patients on levothyroxine therapy (where T4 may be normal but T3 conversion is poor) and for diagnosing rare conditions like T3 thyrotoxicosis or low-T3 syndrome. The PLUS panel (790 Kč) adds anti-TPO (anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies) and anti-TG (anti-thyroglobulin antibodies). These are the autoantibodies that drive Hashimoto's thyroiditis — the autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing progressive destruction and eventually hypothyroidism. Elevated anti-TPO is present in approximately 95% of Hashimoto's patients. Detection changes clinical management: a patient with normal TSH but elevated anti-TPO is at significantly elevated risk of progressing to overt hypothyroidism and warrants monitoring, lifestyle modifications, and potentially selenium supplementation. Anti-TG is also elevated in some Graves' disease patients where anti-TPO is negative. The EXPERT panel (995 Kč) adds thyroglobulin (TG), which is the primary marker used to monitor patients following treatment (surgery or radioiodine) for differentiated thyroid cancer. A TG level that remains detectable or rises after total thyroidectomy suggests residual or recurrent thyroid tissue. This tier is relevant for patients with a history of thyroid cancer who are self-monitoring between specialist appointments. All three tiers require only a venous blood draw (5–10 minutes at the collection point). No fasting or cycle timing is required for any thyroid markers. Results are delivered digitally within 2 business days. The PLUS tier is typically recommended for anyone investigating thyroid symptoms for the first time, as the antibody results significantly change the clinical picture.