Thyroid Function Testing
Undetected high or low levels of thyroid hormones can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Don’t leave your health to chance. Get tested. Take control of your health.
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A simple blood test that provides information about whether your thyroid is functioning normally.
A more comprehensive blood test that more accurately determines how the thyroid gland is functioning.
An advanced test panel that defines how the thyroid gland is functioning and also provides insight into the possible cause of any abnormal function.
How it works
Order online
Order your test online, select, and pay for your preferred panel.
Collect your sample
Choose to have our medical team come in for home sample collection or visit a Synlab centre near you for your sample collection.
Review accurate results
Accurate and confidential results are available on your secure online Pathprovider account. You will get notified as soon as your results are available.
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If you have any queries, please contact our 24-hour customer support centre at +234 700 7284 2273.
THYROID STATISTICS
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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck along your windpipe.
It is responsible for regulating your metabolism – the rate at which your cells use energy and produce heat. When your thyroid doesn’t work properly, it can impact your entire body.
- Weight gain
- Fatigue or feeling tired all the time
- Slow pulse or heart rate
- Hair loss or thinning
- Poor tolerance of the cold
- Depression
- Dry, coarse or thickened skin
- Constipation
- Hand tingling or pain
- Irregular period
- Low sex drive
- Muscle cramps
- Impaired memory
- Weight loss
- Fatigue or feeling tired all the time
- Increase or rapid heart rate
- Tremors (usually in the hands)
- Heat intolerance
- Difficulty sleeping
- Excessive sweating or fever
- Frequent bowel movements or diarrhoea
- Anxiety
- Irregular period
- Low sex drive
- Enlarged thyroid gland (goitre)
- Dry, watery, red or bulging eyes
Thyroid Function
The thyroid produces two major hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These two hormones influence your …
- Metabolic rate
- Mood and energy levels
- Cholesterol levels
- Nervous system
- Heart rate
- Body temperature
- Digestive system
- Muscle control
- Brain development
- Bone maintenance
- Hair growth
Thyroid Dysfunction is caused by
Iodine deficiency
Iodine is used by the thyroid hormone to produce thyroid hormones. A deficiency of iodine in the diet may affect the ability of the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones.
Autoimmune disease
Diseases in which an individual’s immune system attacks their own cells. When the cells attacked are those of the thyroid gland, it may result in abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland.
Inflammation
This may be secondary to a viral or, less commonly, a bacterial infection.
Medical or surgical treatments
Certain medical treatments, including radiation therapy, thyroid surgery, and some medications, can result in thyroid dysfunction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Benefits
When you get your test done with SYNLAB, you have access to our benefits.
Customer-centric reporting
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Benefits of being a PathProvider registered user
- Your profile is a secure personal space
- Access your results any time, any day, all year round
- Results can be checked on any smartphone, computer, or tablet
- All your previous results are archived on your profile
- Set your notification preferences when results are ready. Choose email or SMS.
- Not a doctor? Switch to the popular ‘graphic view’ and get to understand your results.
- You can share or print your results directly from your profile.
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You can choose to get your entire family tested in the comfort of your own home. Choose a day and a time that is convenient for you, and we’ll send one of our trained professionals to your door.
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SYNLAB was awarded the 'Private Laboratory Service Provider of the Year' in Nigeria award by the Nigeria Health Excellence Awards (NHEA).
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