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    What Is the Best Test for Hormone Imbalance?

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    The short answer

    It depends on the question. Blood tests show hormone levels at one moment. Dried urine testing (like DUTCH) also shows how hormones are broken down. For thyroid, a full panel (TSH, free T4, free T3 and antibodies) tells far more than TSH alone.

    Why timing matters

    Sex hormones change across the cycle. A test drawn on the wrong day can look normal while you feel anything but.

    Where testing fits

    Clinical testing is part of DNA Precision and Private Concierge. The $47 Snapshot is a written read and does not include testing. Never change medication without your prescriber.

    Questions people ask

    Is TSH enough to rule out a thyroid problem?

    Often not. A full panel with free T4, free T3 and antibodies gives a clearer picture.

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