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Thyroid Profile, Total
This profile pairs the pituitary signal, TSH, with total T4 and total T3. The totals include hormone that is carried on proteins in the blood.
Price for this test on its ownAED 249Test price AED 149
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Serum
- Laboratory turnaround
- 24 hours
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the Total Thyroid Profile test measure?
Also called Total T3, T4 & TSH
A clinician may select the total profile when earlier results or the referral specify total T3 and total T4. These values include hormone carried on proteins.
When it may be requested
Looking at total circulating hormone
Total thyroid hormone measurements include both the amount bound to proteins and the free fraction.
Putting results together
The clinician reads the total hormones in relation to TSH and the reason for testing.
Inside this test
What the laboratory looks for
In this test
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Total thyroxine (T4)
- Total triiodothyronine (T3)
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenSerum
Your checklist
No fast is generally required. Agree thyroid medicine timing in advance, mention biotin or oestrogen treatment and tell the clinician if you are pregnant.
A clinician takes a small sample of blood from a vein. The laboratory uses serum, the liquid separated from the blood after it clots.
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Understanding your result
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Result guideThyroid Profile, Total
Reading your result
Changes in binding proteins sometimes move both totals without a corresponding change in thyroid activity. Results are easiest to compare when the same type of profile is used.
What can affect it
- Changes in hormone-binding proteins can shift the total values without an equivalent change in free hormone.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testThyroid Profile, Total
- Specimen
- Serum
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
Open your laboratory report
Look for Thyroid Profile, Total in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Mention pregnancy or hormone treatment and clarify whether earlier results were total or free hormone measurements.
Clinical expertise
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Patient questions
Before you book
Can pregnancy influence a total thyroid hormone result?
Pregnancy and some medicines can change carrier proteins and therefore the total measurements. Tell the clinician about these circumstances when comparing results.
Why did my totals rise in pregnancy when I feel fine?
Pregnancy raises the carrier protein that thyroid hormone travels on, so more hormone is held in the blood even though the amount available to your tissues is unchanged. Your doctor will read the TSH and, if needed, free hormone levels to check function.
What is the difference between total and free thyroid hormone?
Total counts every hormone molecule in the blood, most of which is attached to carrier proteins and cannot act. Free counts only the unbound portion that can enter cells. The free measurement is closer to what your body actually experiences.
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Sources & further reading
Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.