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Essential Thyroid Function Panel

A thyroid function assessment that measures antibodies and reverse T3 to uncover the root causes of fatigue, weight changes, and metabolic issues.

What we test

  • Selenium
  • Iodine, Serum/Plasma
  • Free T4
  • Free T3
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
  • Free T4 Index (T7)
  • T3, Uptake
  • T4 (Thyroxine), Total
  • Reverse T3
  • Thyroglobulin antibodies
  • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)

FAQ

Answers to common questions about panels, results, and your plan.

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Laura Tavernier MD, ABOIM

Laura Tavernier, MD, is double board certified in integrative and family medicine, with 34 years of clinical experience. She trained at the University of California for both medical school and residency, and completed the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. Her Branford, Connecticut practice is capped at 100 patients with 90-minute visits — time to actually find the root cause instead of managing symptoms. She works across chronic conditions, daily lifestyle, longevity, preventive and long-term healthy aging, using genomic testing to tailor recommendations to each patient's biology. How Tantien Integrative Medicine is different: Supplements and lab panels are chosen based on your Genetic Blueprint from your 3x4 genetic test results, labs, your history, and what you're actually trying to build.

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Focus areas

  • Men's Health

  • Metabolic Health

  • Women's Health

States of practice

  • Connecticut