There is controversy about the role of reverse T3 in thyroid illness. Conventional endocrinologists (hormone specialists) generally believe that knowledge of the level of this substance does not influence thyroid treatment decisions. The alternative view however is that reverse T3 is effectively 'antithyroid' - 'standard' T3 is the active thyroid hormone that stimulates the body's energy system (metabolism).
Reverse T3 is a mirror image - it goes into cells, and instead of controlling metabolic processes it blocks the effect of T3. In this model, reverse T3 is effectively a hibernation hormone - in times of stress and chronic illness it lowers energy release from the cells - so normal thyroid levels with high reverse T3 may still result in hypothyroidism.
This private blood test for Reverse T3 is available at over thirty Spire locations that we refer our patients to across the UK
Included in every pathology request for Reverse T3 are a Doctors Referral, all Phlebotomy fees (your blood taken at a Private Hospital), all laboratory fees and includes our GP comments.
Inclusions: analysis for this analyte only.
Special Instructions: Sample should be separated and frozen within four hours.
Attendance Restrictions: A morning Monday - Thursday appointment is required. Please do not bleed the patient outside of these times.
Laboratory Notes: 9 - 35
Sample Container: 1 x Gold
Fasting: If fasting is required, it will be explained on your Pathology Passport. 8 hours fasting is sufficient when it is required.
Estimated Turnaround Time: 16 Working days.
Collect
2761
Pathology Points worth
£27.62
to put towards future testing.
Thank you - 1.0% of your order total will be donated to Our Charity of the Month
