{"product_id":"t4-free-126","title":"T4 Free","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe T4 Free test measures the amount of \"free\" thyroxine in your blood. Unlike Total T4, which includes hormone bound to proteins, Free T4 is the active form that is immediately available for your body's tissues to use. This makes it a more accurate reflection of how your thyroid is functioning, especially if you have an abnormal TSH result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat This Test Covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eFree Thyroxine (T4): Measures the active, unbound hormone that regulates your metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eDirect Thyroid Output: Provides a clear view of how much hormone the thyroid gland is actually producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Order This Test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eFollow-up on TSH: Usually the next step if a TSH test comes back too high or too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eAccurate Metabolism Check: Helps confirm hyperthyroidism (overactive) or hypothyroidism (underactive).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003ePregnancy and Hormones: More reliable than Total T4 for women on birth control or who are pregnant, as these factors can skew other thyroid tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eMedication Monitoring: Used to track the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003ePituitary Evaluation: Helps determine if a thyroid issue is caused by the thyroid gland itself or a problem with the pituitary gland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFast and Private Results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePreparation: No fasting is required for this test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eTurnaround Time: Results are typically available within 24 to 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eConfidential: Your results are delivered securely to your private portal and are not shared with insurance providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healthstyles Southwest Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47878987841706,"sku":"126","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/7644\/3562\/files\/t4free.jpg?v=1768189430","url":"https:\/\/healthstylelabs.com\/products\/t4-free-126","provider":"Healthstyle Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}