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TESTS. Blood tests to measure TSH, T4, T3 and Free T4 are readily available and widely used. Tests to evaluate thyroid function include the following: TSH TESTS The best way to initially test thyroid function is to measure the TSH level in a blood sample.A high TSH level indicates that the thyroid gland is failing because of a problem that is directly affecting the thyroid (primary hypothyroidism).ests to evaluate thyroid function include the following: TSH TESTS The best way to initially test thyroid function is to measure the TSH level in a blood sample. A high TSH level indicates that the thyroid gland is failing because of a problem that is directly affecting the thyroid (primary hypothyroidism).
Thyroid hormone blood tests include: 1  Total thyroxine (T4). 2  Most of the thyroxine (T4) in the blood is attached to a protein called thyroxine-binding globulin. 3  Less than 1% of the T4 is unattached. 4  A total T4 blood test measures both bound and free thyroxine.hyroid hormone tests are done to: 1  Find out what is causing an abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test. 2  For more information, see the topic Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) . 3  This is the most common reason for thyroid hormone tests. 4  Check how well treatment of thyroid disease is working.