What is Serum Triiodothyronine, T3 ?
The Serum Triiodothyronine (T3) test measures the level of T3, a thyroid hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating the body’s metabolism, energy production, and growth. T3 is produced by the thyroid gland, primarily by converting thyroxine (T4) into its more active form, T3. This hormone influences nearly every physiological process, including temperature regulation, heart rate, and metabolic activity. The test evaluates the total T3 in the bloodstream, which includes both free T3 (unbound and active) and T3 bound to proteins. It is often used to assess thyroid function and diagnose conditions like hyperthyroidism, where T3 levels may be elevated, or hypothyroidism, where T3 levels may be reduced. Doctors order this test when patients exhibit symptoms of thyroid imbalance, such as unexplained weight loss or gain, fatigue, rapid or irregular heartbeat, hair thinning, or sensitivity to cold or heat. The test is particularly useful in detecting hyperthyroidism, where T3 levels often increase disproportionately compared to T4.
Serum Triiodothyronine, T3 Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Serum Triiodothyronine, T3 report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. Serum Triiodothyronine, T3 test is generally reported in “ng/mL”
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Serum Triiodothyronine, T3 Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal Serum Triiodothyronine, T3 range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common Serum Triiodothyronine, T3 ranges are:
For any gender, 0 - 100 year of age: 0.69 - 2.15
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
T3 Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Serum Triiodothyronine, T3
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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