Where can I get thyroid and hormone blood tests in Vasco?
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The Pai Hospital Laboratory, on the ground floor inside Pai Hospital, Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama, is open 24 hours, every day. The thyroid profile (TSH, T3 and T4) and the fertility hormones FSH, LH, AMH, oestradiol and progesterone are tested in-house. Some hormone tests are timed to a day of your cycle, so ask the doctor first.
Which thyroid and hormone tests are done in-house in Vasco?
The Pai Hospital Laboratory has its own hormone section inside the hospital. It uses automated analysers, and every day, before patient reports are released, it runs quality-control samples to check each analyser. These thyroid and hormone tests are done in-house:
- Thyroid profile. TSH, T3 and T4.
- FSH and LH. Hormones from the pituitary gland that signal the ovaries (and, in men, the testes).
- AMH. A hormone made by the small follicles in the ovaries.
- Oestradiol. The main female hormone made by the ovaries.
- Progesterone. The hormone made after ovulation and in early pregnancy.
- Beta-hCG. The pregnancy hormone in the blood.
Almost all tests are possible either in house or outsourced. Other tests your doctor may add, such as thyroid antibodies, prolactin or testosterone, are available at the laboratory; some are sent to a partner laboratory and take longer. The laboratory will tell you which ones.
What does a thyroid profile (TSH, T3, T4) show?
The thyroid is a small gland in the front of the neck. It makes the hormones T4 and T3, which set the pace of the body's work: energy, heart rate, body temperature, weight and the menstrual cycle. TSH is made by the pituitary gland in the brain. It tells the thyroid how much hormone to make.
When the thyroid is slow (hypothyroidism), TSH usually goes up, because the pituitary pushes harder. When the thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism), TSH usually goes down. That is why TSH is often the first test the doctor asks for, and T3 and T4 help complete the picture. The ranges are printed on your report, and the doctor reads them together with your symptoms.
When does a doctor ask for a thyroid test?
- Tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, dry skin or constipation, which can come with a slow thyroid.
- A racing heart, weight loss, feeling hot, tremor or loose motions, which can come with an overactive thyroid.
- Periods that are irregular, very heavy or very scanty.
- Before and while trying for a pregnancy, and early in pregnancy.
- To follow up a known thyroid problem while on tablets.
Do I need to fast or stop my tablet before a thyroid test?
A thyroid profile on its own does not need fasting, and it can be done on any day of the menstrual cycle. Many doctors prefer a morning sample. If you take a thyroid tablet, the doctor may ask you to give the blood sample before your morning dose; do not stop the tablet on your own. Biotin, found in some hair, skin and nail supplements, can change thyroid and hormone results, so tell the doctor if you take it. For fasting and preparation for other tests, see blood test preparation and reports.
Which hormone tests are linked to periods and fertility?
FSH, LH, oestradiol, progesterone and AMH are the hormones doctors use most when periods are irregular or when a couple is trying for a pregnancy. Together they help the doctor understand how the ovaries are working and whether ovulation (the release of an egg) is happening. They are tests the doctor uses to plan care; a single value does not tell whether you can or cannot become pregnant.
- FSH and LH show how strongly the brain is signalling the ovaries. The balance between them is one of the things the doctor looks at when PCOS or an early menopause is a question. See irregular periods: PCOS or premature menopause.
- Oestradiol is read together with FSH early in the cycle.
- Progesterone in the second half of the cycle helps the doctor check whether ovulation has happened.
The thyroid profile is usually part of the same work-up, because thyroid problems can disturb periods and ovulation. In men, FSH and LH may be added when the semen analysis is not normal; semen analysis is also done in-house at the laboratory.
On which day of my cycle should hormone tests be done?
Count day one as the first day of proper bleeding of your period. In general:
- FSH, LH and oestradiol are usually checked in the first few days of the period, when the ovaries are at rest.
- Progesterone is usually checked about a week after ovulation, roughly a week before the next period is expected. If your cycles are long or irregular, the doctor will choose the day for you, and the test may be repeated.
- AMH, the thyroid profile and beta-hCG can usually be done on any day.
The exact day depends on your cycle length and on why the test is done, so ask the doctor which day suits your test before you come. If the periods have stopped, or you are on hormone tablets, tell the doctor, because the timing changes. Learn how the cycle works in the fertile window and ovulation.
What does an AMH test tell me?
AMH is made by the small follicles in the ovaries, so the level gives the doctor an idea of the egg reserve, meaning how many eggs are left. It does not show the quality of the eggs, and on its own it does not tell whether you can become pregnant naturally. A low AMH is read together with your age, an ultrasound count of the follicles and the other hormone tests. Read more in low AMH explained.
Which hormone tests are done before IUI or other fertility treatment?
Before fertility treatment such as IUI, the doctor usually asks for the thyroid profile, the cycle hormones, AMH and a semen analysis for the male partner, along with other routine blood tests. The exact list depends on the couple. See the full list in tests before IUI.
Why are thyroid and hormone tests done in pregnancy?
Beta-hCG, the pregnancy hormone in the blood, is also tested in-house; progesterone may be checked in early pregnancy when the doctor needs it.
The thyroid profile is usually checked at the start of pregnancy, because the baby depends on the mother's thyroid hormone in the early weeks. In pregnancy the expected thyroid values are different, and the doctor uses ranges suited to pregnancy. If you already take a thyroid tablet, tell the doctor as soon as the pregnancy test is positive. Read about thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the first antenatal visit.
How soon are thyroid and hormone reports ready?
Most routine reports are usually ready within hours. Specialised tests that are sent to a partner laboratory take longer; the laboratory will tell you when to expect them. Call or WhatsApp the laboratory to check a test or ask about preparation before you come.
Who explains my thyroid or hormone report?
Your treating doctor. Hormone levels change with the day of the cycle, the time of day, pregnancy and medicines, so a value is always read together with your symptoms, your cycle and your other results. Please do not start, stop or change any tablet based on the report alone. Patients of Pai Hospital can have the report explained by the Pai Hospital Team at their visit; see gynaecologist in Vasco. Directions to the hospital are on our contact page. Written and reviewed by the Pai Hospital Team.
Related: beta-hCG blood test.
Where can I get a thyroid test in Vasco?
At the Pai Hospital Laboratory, on the ground floor inside Pai Hospital, Vaddem, Vasco-da-Gama. It is open 24 hours, every day, and the thyroid profile (TSH, T3 and T4) is done in-house. Call or WhatsApp the laboratory to check a test or ask about preparation before you come.
Are FSH, LH, AMH, oestradiol and progesterone tested in Vasco?
Yes. These hormones are done in-house at the Pai Hospital Laboratory in Vasco-da-Gama. Some of them are timed to a day of the menstrual cycle, so ask the doctor which day suits your test.
Do I need to fast for a thyroid test?
No. A thyroid profile on its own does not need fasting. If you take a thyroid tablet, the doctor may ask you to give the sample before your morning dose. Do not stop the tablet on your own.
On which day of the period are hormone tests done?
In general, FSH, LH and oestradiol are checked in the first few days of the period, and progesterone about a week after ovulation. AMH and the thyroid profile can usually be done on any day. The doctor will tell you the right day for your cycle.
Does a low AMH mean I cannot become pregnant?
No. AMH gives the doctor an idea of the egg reserve, but on its own it does not tell whether you can become pregnant. It is read together with your age, a scan and the other hormone tests.
Are thyroid antibodies and prolactin available at the laboratory?
Yes, they are available at the laboratory. Some tests like these are sent to a partner laboratory and take longer; the laboratory will tell you which ones and when to expect the report.
Who explains my hormone report?
Your treating doctor. Hormone values change with the cycle day, pregnancy and medicines, so they are read together with your symptoms and other results. Please do not start or stop any tablet based on the report alone.
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