The Thyroid Function Self-Test from The Tester is designed to detect whether the thyroid is being properly controlled and, in case of deviations, whether the thyroid is producing enough T4. Symptoms of an overactive thyroid include a rapid heart rate, weight loss, nervousness, shaky hands, irritated eyes, sleep problems, and a feeling of agitation. Symptoms of a thyroid hormone deficiency include weight gain, dry skin, constipation, feeling cold, and fatigue. In women, irregular menstrual bleeding is also one of the symptoms.
- Reliable (CE-certified)
- Easy to perform
- Immediate results
- Anonymous
- Orders placed on weekdays will be delivered the next day
Thyroid Thyroid disorders are one of the most common medical conditions in the world, especially in women, and an increasing proportion of the population suffers from an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Symptoms of hypothyroidism include feeling tired and sluggish, weight gain, dry skin, and brittle hair. Additionally, you can become forgetful, depressed or cold and have constipation, and irregular menstrual bleeding in women.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is secreted by the pituitary gland, regulates and controls the activity of the thyroid. An increased TSH level indicates an underactive thyroid
If thyroid disorders are not treated, it can lead to health problems such as heart and vascular disease, hyperactivity and depression.
If you are interested in additional information, such as the reliability of the thyroid self-test, you can find this information at the beginning of this text under the heading “Reliability”, “Instructions for use” and/or “Contents of the test”.
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Ordering process
When you order a thyroid test through our website, it will be processed the same day and sent anonymously to the specified address. After receiving the self-test, you perform the test using a clear instructions for use. After performing the test, you read the result within minutes.
Reliability
The Thyroid Function Self-Test has high reliability values in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Additionally, the test is CE certified.
The sensitivity of a medical test is the percentage of correct positive results among sick individuals.
Sensitivity =97%
The specificity of a test is the percentage of correct negative test results among non-sick individuals.
Specificity = 93%
Instructions for use:
- Open the sealed bag and remove the test cassette. Place it face up on a clean, dry, and flat surface.
- Massage your fingertip and clean it with the alcohol wipe. Now let the arm hang down for a few minutes to improve blood flow to the fingers.
- Press the automatic lancing device with the round opening firmly against the clean fingertip and wait for a drop of blood to appear.
- Take the transfer pipette and hold it horizontally against the drop of blood so that the transfer pipette fills.
- Add two drops of blood to the test cassette (S).
- Add 2 drops of buffer to the test cassette (S).
- Read the result 10-15 minutes after adding it.
For a full result, please read the instruction manual before use.
Contents of the test kit
The kit includes everything you need to take the test.
- User manual
- Sealed test cassette
- Alcohol wipe
- Finger prick
- Transfer pipette
- Buffer
- Plaster
