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Total Triiodothyronine (T3)
Total Triiodothyronine (T3)
| Kit Name | Total Triiodothyronine (T3) Rapid Test |
| Method | Fluorescence Dry Quantitative Immunoassay |
| Assay Measuring Range | 0.61 nmol/L ~ 9.22 nmol/L |
| Incubation Time | 15 min |
| Sample Type | Human serum, Plasma (EDTA), Whole Blood (EDTA) |
| Reference Range | 1.23 nmol/L ~ 2.74 nmol/L |
| Storage and Stability | 18 months at 2℃~30℃ |
Order Information
| Catalog No. | Product | Test/Kit |
| FCFT3E01 | Total Triiodothyronine (T3) Rapid Test | 25 |
Introduction
Total Triiodothyronine (T3) is one of the primary hormones synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland, playing a vital role in regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart function, muscle control, and body temperature. The "total" measurement encompasses both the metabolically active unbound (free) T3 and the T3 bound to carrier proteins in the bloodstream.
Clinical Applications
Comprehensive Thyroid Function Evaluation
Serves as a fundamental biomarker to evaluate thyroid function and screen for thyroid disease, providing an essential baseline for assessing overall endocrine health.
Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism
Highly valuable in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, particularly in identifying "T3 toxicosis"—a specific condition where patients exhibit clinical signs of hyperthyroidism with elevated Total T3 levels, even while T4 levels remain within the normal range.
Therapeutic Efficacy Monitoring
Provides crucial quantitative data for monitoring patients undergoing treatment for thyroid disorders. Continuous tracking of TT3 helps clinicians assess the effectiveness of anti-thyroid medications or radioactive iodine therapies.
Synergistic Thyroid Profiling
For a complete and accurate clinical picture, TT3 is optimally utilized alongside other essential markers, including FT3, TT4, FT4, and TSH. This comprehensive panel approach ensures maximum diagnostic confidence for complex thyroid dysfunctions.