Sure! When it comes to adrenal and thyroid testing, it's typically about evaluating how well these two critical endocrine glands are functioning, since they play major roles in energy regulation, metabolism, and stress response.
The thyroid gland controls metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. Common tests include:
Most common screening test.
High TSH : underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Low TSH : overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
Measures the active form of thyroid hormone.
Helps determine the severity of hypo/hyperthyroidism.
Often used to evaluate hyperthyroidism.
May be low in hypothyroidism.
Often used to evaluate hyperthyroidism.