Availability: Bilbao / Bilbo
Thyroid profile Bilbao
This page provides the practical information needed to have this test at the Askabide centre in Bilbao. TSH and other hormones or antibodies are selected according to the reason for testing. Interpretation depends on age, pregnancy, medication and method.
Usual sampleVenous blood; serum or plasma depending on reagent.
Initial preparationUsually no fasting required by itself.
Indicative turnaroundTSH and free T4 may be rapid when cartridges are active; antibodies and other tests may be referred.
PathwayCombined pathway
Bilbao / Bilbo
What you should know
TSH and other hormones or antibodies are selected according to the reason for testing. Interpretation depends on age, pregnancy, medication and method.
Availability, sample type, preparation and turnaround time must be confirmed before attending.
Practical information for Bilbao
WhereEuskalduna kalea 10, 1.º A, 48008 Bilbao / Bilbo
AppointmentPhone or WhatsApp
ReportBy email after review and validation
General opening hoursL–V · 09:00–19:00
Before coming to the laboratory
- Appointments are arranged directly by phone or WhatsApp so that the test, preparation and availability can be confirmed.
- It depends on the test. Do not fast or stop medication unless a healthcare professional or the laboratory tells you to do so.
- Identification, the medical request if you have one, and any information requested by the centre.
- Ask first. The container, collection time and transport conditions depend on the test.