The short answer
Thyroid Panel with TSH measures TSH, Total T4 (Thyroxine) and T3 Uptake plus 1 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $36.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$200
cash pay
Other Labs
$65
+ lab fees
TestWell
$36.99
+ $6 lab fee
The Thyroid Panel with TSH is the classic thyroid workup that Quest and Labcorp have offered for decades: TSH, Total T4 (thyroxine), T3 Uptake, and the Free T4 Index (FTI) — a value calculated from Total T4 and T3 Uptake that estimates free hormone activity. It screens for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and is a good choice for tracking trends against older results from the same panel. Note: this panel estimates free hormone levels rather than measuring them directly. If you want directly measured free hormones, the Essential Thyroid Panel (TSH + Free T4 + Free T3) is the modern equivalent.
Classic 4-test thyroid panel: TSH, Total T4, T3 Uptake, and a calculated Free T4 Index (FTI). Screens for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism; FTI corrects Total T4 for binding-protein effects to estimate free hormone activity.
Anyone screening thyroid function with persistent symptoms (fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, cold intolerance, palpitations), or tracking trends against older results from this same classic panel. If you want directly measured free hormones instead of a calculated index, order [TSH + Free T4](/tests/tsh-with-free-t4) or add [Free T3](/tests/free-t3).
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
1–3 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
4 biomarkers tested · 3 measured, 1 calculated from them
Your Thyroid Panel with TSH results will include values for each of the 4 biomarkers tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 1–3 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. Best drawn in the morning.
A Thyroid Panel with TSH test costs $36.99 at TestWell — $42.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the closest equivalent lists at $149.00 at Quest Health and $89.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $200.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $36.99 | $42.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $149.00 | $149.00 | Marker lists differ; both are TSH-anchored thyroid panels · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $89.00 | $89.00 | Marker lists differ; both are TSH-anchored thyroid panels · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $200.00 | $200.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
52% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 7444 · Labcorp test no. 000620. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
TestWell Price
$36.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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