FREE T4

Test details

Thyroxine or T4 is a vital hormone which is secreted by our body's thyroid gland. This hormone helps to regulate our body's growth and metabolism. Free Thyroxine (T4) Test helps to measure the amount of free Thyroxine hormone in the blood samples. This test is an indication of the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

Test ordered for

This is done to measure the amount of thyroxine hormone in blood samples.

Test recommended

This test is recommended to know whether or not thyroid gland is functioning properly or not. Low or high values are indicative of several diseases like Hyperthyroidism, toxic nodular goiter, Thyroiditis, Hypothyroidism, iodine deficiency and others.