Guide · Thyroid
How to get a thyroid test without insurance
You can order a thyroid blood test yourself, with no insurance and no doctor's visit. Through Priority One, the Complete Thyroid Panel costs $69, plus a flat $10 lab service fee per order. It checks TSH, free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies, ferritin and vitamin D in one draw at any Quest location, with results in about a week.
See the Complete Thyroid PanelWhy one TSH number often isn't enough
Most checkups stop at TSH, the signal your brain sends to the thyroid. It's a useful first check, but it doesn't show what the thyroid is actually producing.
The Complete Thyroid Panel adds free T4 and free T3, the hormones themselves, and thyroid antibodies, which show whether your immune system is involved.
Why ferritin and vitamin D are included
Low iron stores and low vitamin D are both common, and the way they make people feel can overlap with thyroid changes. Checking them in the same draw saves a second trip.
How ordering your own labs works
Pick the tests or panels you want from the lab store — individual tests start at $5 and panels at $79, with the price shown up front. An independent licensed physician reviews and authorizes the order; that's what makes it a valid lab order without a visit. A flat $10 lab service fee covers that authorization and the draw, once per order, however many tests are in it.
You'll get a requisition to bring to any Quest Diagnostics location — no appointment required at most sites. Results usually land within about a week and appear in your Priority One dashboard, where they're charted against the lab's reference ranges and against your own earlier results so you can see the trend, not just a number.
Priority One is available in 47 states. New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island don't allow this kind of self-ordered testing, so we can't serve those three yet.
Common questions
- Do I need a referral or a doctor's visit?
- No. An independent licensed physician authorizes the order. You don't meet with them, and they don't manage your care.
- Can I pay with an HSA or FSA card?
- Yes. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at checkout.
- Will Priority One tell me what my results mean?
- We show your values, the lab's reference ranges and your trend over time, and we flag what's out of range. We don't diagnose or recommend treatment — bring questions about specific results to a licensed healthcare provider.
Priority One does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Lab testing and dashboard tools help people organize and understand their own health data; results should be reviewed with a qualified healthcare professional. Lab orders are authorized by an independent licensed physician. Not available in NY, NJ or RI.