T3

Test details

Triiodothyronine or T3 is a vital hormone which is secreted by our body's thyroid gland. This hormone helps to regulate body temperature, metabolism and heart rate. A Triiodothyronine (T3) Test helps to measure the amount of free and protein-bound Triiodothyronine hormone in the blood samples. This test is an indication of proper functioning of the thyroid gland.

Test ordered for

Helps to measure the amount of Triiodothyronine hormone

Test recommended

This is recommended to indicate whether the thyroid gland functions properly or not. Higher values indicate Graves’ disease, Hyperthyroidism, Silent thyroiditis, Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis, Toxic nodular goitre. Low value indicate Hypothyroidism, Presence of any long-term illness and Problems in pituitary gland.