TSH alone only tells part of the story. This panel looks at the fuller picture of thyroid function — so nothing important gets missed.
Unlike large functional testing programs where results are reviewed by an unknown provider on a team, you know exactly who is interpreting your labs. In 15 years of functional medicine practice, thyroid dysfunction is one of the most commonly missed conditions I see — because standard testing only tells part of the story.
TSH is a useful starting point, but it's only one piece of a much larger picture. This panel measures the fuller set of markers that reveal where thyroid function may actually be breaking down, interpreted using functional ranges rather than standard reference ranges alone.
This expands beyond TSH to include Free T4 and both T3 Total and Free T3 — your active thyroid hormone, the one your cells actually use for energy, metabolism, mood, and temperature regulation.
When your body is under stress, it can convert T4 into Reverse T3 instead of active T3 — putting the brakes on thyroid function even when TSH looks normal. A frequently missed piece of the puzzle.
Tests for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the most common cause of hypothyroidism and an autoimmune condition routinely missed without antibody testing.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common reasons thyroid hormone conversion fails. You can have perfect thyroid labs and still feel terrible if ferritin is low.
Essential for thyroid hormone production. Deficiency is more common than most people realize and is a simple, correctable root cause.
Especially if you're experiencing fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, cold intolerance, brain fog, depression, or slow metabolism — and standard testing hasn't given you an answer.
Click the button below. You'll be taken to Fullscript — the secure platform I use for lab ordering. Enter your email and zip code to confirm a Quest Diagnostics location near you, create a free account if you don't have one, and complete checkout. Takes about two minutes.
With over 2,000 Quest Diagnostics locations nationwide, there's almost certainly one near you. No separate lab appointment needed — walk in at your convenience.
Once your results are available, I review every biomarker using functional ranges. You receive plain-language interpretation and a personalized wellness plan — not just a number on a page with no context.
15 biomarkers. Personally reviewed. A clear roadmap — not just a result.
Order Your Panel — $249 HSA & FSA eligible · Quest Diagnostics nationwide · Reviewed by Dr. BarbieNot sure if this is the right panel for you? A 15-minute phone consultation is available for $75 — email the office.