Choose Labs test kit
Thyroid & Metabolic Test
Test 7 key biomarkers linked to overall thyroid and metabolic health & function.
- What each marker measures, listed below
- A finger-prick blood sample you take at home
- Results in about 3–4 days once the lab receives your sample
- Ships free
What This Test Measures
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
The pituitary hormone that tells the thyroid how much T3 and T4 to make.
Cholesterol Profile
Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides: the main fats carried in your blood.
Insulin Resistance
Your triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, a common indicator of how well your body responds to insulin.
Inflammation (hs-CRP)
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, a general marker of inflammation in the body.
Average Blood Sugar (HbA1c)
Your average blood sugar over roughly the past two to three months.
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
An enzyme found mainly in the liver, and also in the kidneys and pancreas.
Visceral Fat
An estimate of the fat stored around your internal organs.
The list of markers is from Choose Health's own Thyroid & Metabolic Test page. The short descriptions are ours.
How It Works
- 1
Collect your sample
At home, with the painless lancet in the kit. Four or five drops of blood are enough for every marker on this test.
- 2
Send it to the lab
Post it back in the prepaid envelope that comes in the kit, from any USPS post office or drop box.
- 3
Get your results
Results are shared securely online about 3–4 days after the lab receives your sample.
Choose Health states that all testing is performed by CAP- and CLIA-accredited laboratories.