📌 Price: HK$2,180 per person
🕐 Report turnaround: Approximately 7–10 working days
👩‍⚕️ Result explained by doctor or healthcare professionals
🛑 No fasting required

🧠 What is the Thyroid Gland?

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located just below the Adam’s apple. It secretes thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which work in conjunction with TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) from the pituitary gland to regulate metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, body weight, emotional balance, and menstrual cycles. The thyroid also secretes calcitonin, which helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

⚠️ Common Thyroid Conditions

Thyroid disorders can be categorized into functional, structural, and autoimmune-related conditions:

1️⃣ Functional Disorders

• Hyperthyroidism: Overproduction of T3/T4 with suppressed TSH. Symptoms include palpitations, heat intolerance, weight loss, anxiety, insomnia.
• Hypothyroidism: Insufficient T3/T4 with elevated TSH. May cause fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, and low mood.

2️⃣ Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases

• Graves’ Disease: A common cause of hyperthyroidism. May lead to goiter and bulging eyes.
• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: An autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own thyroid, leading to reduced function over time.

3️⃣ Structural Problems

• Thyroid Nodules / Cysts: Mostly benign but some may develop into thyroid cancer.
• Thyroid Cancer: The most common endocrine cancer. Often asymptomatic in early stages; requires hormone testing and imaging for early detection.

📊 Thyroid Cancer & Disease in Hong Kong

According to the Hong Kong Cancer Registry (2022):

• 1,049 new thyroid cancer cases were recorded, accounting for 3.0% of all cancer cases, ranking it as the 9th most common cancer.
• Women are 3.6 times more likely than men to develop thyroid cancer (820 female vs. 229 male cases).
• Thyroid cancers are typically small, slow-growing tumors but still require regular follow-up due to long-term recurrence risk.
• Other thyroid issues like nodules and autoimmune disorders are common in middle-aged women, particularly those with family history, during pregnancy or menopause.

❓ When Should You Get a Thyroid Check?

You are advised to get tested if you:

1. Have a family history of thyroid conditions
2. Suffer from chronic fatigue, mood swings, or unexplained weight changes
3. Are planning a pregnancy or experiencing irregular menstrual cycles or menopause
4. Previously had abnormal TSH or antibody results
5. Notice neck swelling, voice changes, or difficulty swallowing

✅ Why Choose the “Premium Thyroid Function Test”?

1. Complete Screening in One Visit:  Measures TSH, Free T3/T4, 2 key thyroid antibodies, and includes a radiologist-reported ultrasound.
2. Early Detection of Silent Risks :Most thyroid diseases (including cancer) have no symptoms early on—this package helps detect them before they worsen.
3. Professional Reporting & Follow-up : Results reviewed by a medical doctor; includes recommendations for next steps if any abnormalities are found.

As early-stage thyroid cancer often presents with no obvious symptoms, regular check-ups are essential for early detection and timely treatment.

🔁 Screening Process:

1️⃣ Book online and confirm payment

2️⃣ Visit the centre for blood draw and ultrasound, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.

3️⃣ Report ready in 7–10 working days

4️⃣ Report explanation by GP or Medical Staff and follow-up advice provided

Booking Procedure

For more details, please click on Check-up items.