Doctors may recommend a thyroid function test if there is a suspected hormone imbalance. We have prepared a list of current prices in hospitals to help you decide where to have thyroid lab diagnostics.
Price
The price of thyroid function test in the Philippines may start from ₱485 to ₱1000 depending on the included markers such as TSH, T3 and T4. Each patient will have a specific need for the hormone evaluation which the doctor will prescribe.
Rates in Hospitals
TSH
| Hospital | Price |
|---|---|
| New World Diagnostics (IRMA) | ₱2,010 |
| Makati Medical Center | ₱1,405 |
| Capitol Medical Center | ₱1,953 |
| Perpetual Succor Hospital | ₱500 |
| Lung Center of the Philippines | ₱1,500 |
FT3
| Hospital | Price |
|---|---|
| New World Diagnostics | ₱560 |
| Perpetual Succor | ₱1,377 |
| Lung Center of the Philippines | ₱1,500 |
| Makati Medical Center | ₱1,850 |
FT4
| Hospital | Price |
|---|---|
| Lung Center of the Philippines | ₱1,500 |
| Capitol Medical Center | ₱1,953 |
| Dr. Jose Rizal Hospital | ₱950 |
Estimated prices come from both private and government hospitals. They may change without notice. A cheap thyroid test in public hospitals may start from ₱3,000 as a package rate including TSH, FT3, FT4.
Read: HMO Accredited Hospitals
Senior citizens could get discounts for the procedure cost. Simply use the Senior Citizen ID to avail of the discount up to 20%. You may also bring your booklet to note the updated price of the tests.
Usually, health cards do not cover examination costs for most body glands. Ask for more details from the HMO provider to make sure that the test proceeds without additional expenses.
Procedures and Steps
The test only requires blood extraction. It may be performed anytime based on the appointment of the patient since fasting is not necessary.
Depending on your condition, the doctor may request for hormone and blood evaluation every three (3) months. However, there are patients who may only need to have it every six months of even every year.
References: Cleveland Clinic
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