{"product_id":"fatigue-profile-blood-test-thyroid-vitamins-hormones","title":"Fatigue Profile Blood Test – Thyroid, Vitamins and Hormones","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fatigue Profile is a finger prick blood test covering thyroid function, vitamins, immunology, hormones and biochemistry markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is useful for investigating fatigue, dyspnoea (shortness of breath), paraesthesia, joint or muscle pains, fainting or feeling lightheaded, weight gain or loss, alopecia, bruising easily and cognitive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be used to understand the effects of heavy or frequent menstruation, or to look at thyroid function, including underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is useful for monitoring progress where a B12 deficiency, iron deficiency or anaemia, or vitamin D deficiency has been diagnosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a useful test as a regular health check, and is also suitable for anyone who would like to investigate their health for overall wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the test measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBiochemistry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC Reactive Protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerritin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThyroid Function\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTSH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT4 Total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree T4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree T3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVitamins\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D (25-OH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B12 (Total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerum Folate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImmunology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThyroid Peroxidase Antibodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThyroglobulin Antibodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHormones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCortisol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection method: \u003cstrong\u003eBlood (finger prick)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurnaround time: \u003cstrong\u003ethree to five working days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSteps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast for eight hours before taking the test, while staying hydrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink five hundred millilitres of water half an hour before taking the test – before breakfast is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck you have all your kit (see the full list in the instructions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands in warm water for four minutes, then dry them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the step by step instructions provided in the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel the sample correctly and send it in the envelope provided via Royal Mail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost the same morning after collecting your sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEssential information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/my.healthpath.com\/resources\/427\"\u003eUse this guide\u003c\/a\u003e to get a successful sample. Follow this essential advice to ensure your sample is viable for analysis by the laboratory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo give you complete confidence in a valid sample, we recommend a blood draw. Contact your general practitioner's phlebotomy department.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis test is recommended for those over the age of eighteen. For anyone under eighteen, we recommend a blood draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/5701947.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/5701947\/Eurofins-policy.pdf\"\u003eRead our policy\u003c\/a\u003e on retests, replacement kits and unsuccessful samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpathpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/HealthpathPro-FingerPrick-BloodTest-Instructions.pdf\"\u003eView instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpathpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Thyroid-Premium-Plus-Iron-Sample-Report.pdf\"\u003eDownload sample report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/my.healthpath.com\/resources\/328\"\u003eView interpretation guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is only available through a Healthpath Pro practitioner (Tamara at Breathe360).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLab introduction: Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurofins Clinical Diagnostics is an accredited clinical diagnostic laboratory, offering reliable clinical diagnostic testing and phlebotomy services to practitioners and patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurofins Clinical Diagnostics is committed to providing a high quality service based on the standards set by UKAS and The Care Quality Commission. The laboratory is accredited to UKAS 15189 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll services are overseen by a consultant with suitable specialist qualifications, each test is regularly assessed against internal quality control samples and external quality assurance samples, and performance is peer reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur products and services do not diagnose, treat or cure any illness or disease, and do not replace medical advice from your doctor or practitioner. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Information on this website is for educational purposes only and does not replace personalised medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking prescribed medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting any new supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healthpath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54951240204668,"sku":null,"price":150.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2638\/4067\/files\/download_6.jpg?v=1739734345","url":"https:\/\/www.breathe360.uk\/products\/fatigue-profile-blood-test-thyroid-vitamins-hormones","provider":"Heal Wellbeing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}