{"product_id":"vrij-t4-vingerprik","title":"Free T4 (FT4) (fingerstick)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Free T4?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree T4 (thyroxine) is an essential hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It plays a crucial role in regulating your metabolism and energy use, and affects virtually every organ in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Free T4 tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting free T4 is useful for assessing thyroid function. It is particularly helpful for diagnosing hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, monitoring thyroid health in people taking thyroid medication, and evaluating overall metabolic health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Free T4 test measures the amount of free T4 hormone in the blood. It provides insight into how well the thyroid gland is functioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Free T4 level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of free T4 may indicate hyperthyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much hormone. This can lead to symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heartbeat, nervousness, and excessive sweating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Free T4 level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low level of free T4 may suggest hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone. This can result in symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52250417693018,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/T4vrij.png?v=1755941760","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/vrij-t4-vingerprik","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}