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УкраїнськаTSH, FT3 and FT4 test prices in 2026: without a referral and as a package
indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index
A TSH test without a referral most commonly costs PLN 41 at a private laboratory (typically PLN 37 ‑ 41), depending on the laboratory chain and collection point. According to laboratory price lists, a thyroid package including TSH, FT3 and FT4 costs around PLN 145, while TSH testing with a referral from a GP is free under the NFZ.
At a glance (as at 5 October 2026)
- A TSH test without a referral usually costs PLN 37 ‑ 41 at private laboratories, with a median price of PLN 41.
- The cheapest collection points charge around PLN 15 for a TSH test, while the most expensive charge up to PLN 58.
- According to laboratory price lists, a thyroid test package including TSH, FT3 and FT4 costs around PLN 145, depending on its scope.
- A thyroid ultrasound scan performed as part of a neck ultrasound usually costs PLN 260 ‑ 415 privately, while an endocrinologist appointment costs PLN 255 ‑ 315.
- The median price of a TSH test is based on 5 laboratory price lists and articles collected by indekscen.pl.
TSH is a basic thyroid test and one of the cheaper blood tests available at private laboratories. When your doctor or you want to assess your thyroid more thoroughly, free thyroid hormones FT3 and FT4 may also be tested, sometimes along with a neck ultrasound and an endocrinologist appointment. Below, we compile prices from public laboratory and clinic price lists, compare individual tests with packages and answer questions about preparation. This is not a substitute for medical advice: a doctor should decide which tests you need and what the results mean.
How much does a TSH test cost without a referral?
A TSH test without a referral usually costs PLN 37 ‑ 41 at a private laboratory, while the median from 5 price lists collected by indekscen.pl is PLN 41. The lowest price in the sources is PLN 15, and the highest is PLN 58.
Why do prices vary? Large laboratory chains set prices according to the city and specific collection point: the same test may cost more in the centre of a large city than in a smaller locality. Prices also vary between chains. You can save a few PLN by buying the test online before visiting the collection point or taking advantage of package offers.
Details and quotations from price lists are available at tSH test.
How much does a TSH, FT3 and FT4 package cost?
According to laboratory price lists, a thyroid test package including TSH, FT3 and FT4 costs around PLN 145, with a typical range of PLN 100 ‑ 190. There is less data here than for TSH alone: laboratories often show package prices only after a collection point has been selected, and package contents vary. The cheapest packages include only the TSH, FT3 and FT4 hormones, while more expensive ones also include thyroid antibodies (anti‑TPO and anti‑TG).
The index does not yet include separate median prices for individual FT3 and FT4 tests. If your doctor has ordered all three hormones, a package is usually cheaper than ordering each test separately, so it is worth comparing the package with the total price of the individual tests at your chosen laboratory.
| Test or appointment | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| TSH test | PLN 41 | PLN 37 ‑ 41 |
| Thyroid package (TSH, FT3, FT4, sometimes antibodies) | PLN 145 | PLN 100 ‑ 190 |
| Full blood count (for comparison) | PLN 25 | PLN 23 ‑ 29 |
| Neck ultrasound (including the thyroid, depending on the scope) | PLN 270 | PLN 260 ‑ 415 |
| Private endocrinologist appointment | PLN 275 | PLN 255 ‑ 315 |
| Fine-needle thyroid biopsy | PLN 300 | PLN 280 ‑ 380 |
Private TSH test or testing through the NFZ?
A TSH test through the NFZ is free, but it requires a referral, usually from a GP. A private test typically costs PLN 37 ‑ 41, but you do not need an appointment and will receive the result quickly. The choice therefore depends mainly on how much time a doctor’s appointment would take and whether you need to see a doctor anyway.
In practice, many people have their first TSH test done privately because it is inexpensive and readily available, then take the result to their GP. For ongoing thyroid treatment, follow-up tests are usually ordered by the doctor managing the treatment and are then free. A doctor will order an FT3 and FT4 package through the NFZ if they consider it necessary. You can order it yourself privately, but it is still worth discussing the result with a specialist.
For comparison, a TSH test (PLN 41) costs only slightly more at a laboratory than a full blood count (PLN 25), while a thyroid package costs about as much as several individual TSH tests. These are still modest amounts compared with an endocrinologist appointment or an ultrasound scan.
Do you need to fast before TSH, FT3 and FT4 tests?
Laboratories usually recommend having TSH, FT3 and FT4 tests in the morning, preferably while fasting or after a light breakfast, although TSH itself is not greatly affected by food. Consistency is more important than meals: follow-up tests are best performed at a similar time of day because TSH levels change throughout the day.
If the TSH test has been ordered together with other tests, such as glucose or a lipid profile, you will need to fast because of those additional measurements. The laboratory provides detailed preparation instructions when you order the test.
Should a TSH test be taken while fasting or after taking your tablet?
Laboratories and doctors usually ask people taking thyroid medication (levothyroxine) to have their blood drawn before their morning tablet and to take the medication afterwards. This helps prevent the latest dose from distorting the result and makes subsequent measurements comparable.
This is general practice, not individual medical advice. If the doctor managing your treatment has told you otherwise, follow their instructions. If in doubt, ask your doctor before the test.
What should you avoid before a TSH test?
Before a TSH test, several simple precautions are generally recommended to reduce the risk of an unreliable result:
- Tell your doctor about supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7, often found in hair and nail supplements). Biotin can interfere with thyroid hormone measurements. Laboratories usually recommend stopping it before the test, with the length of the break determined by your doctor.
- Do not come in after strenuous exercise. A morning visit to the collection point after a restful evening is the best option.
- Keep follow-up tests at a consistent time. Results obtained at different times of day are harder to compare.
- Bring a list of the medicines you take. Some medicines affect thyroid hormone results, which your doctor will take into account when interpreting them.
How long does it take to receive TSH results?
TSH test results are usually available within a few hours to 1 working day. A package including FT3 and FT4 may be ready within the same period. Most laboratory chains make results available online or through an app. Packages including antibody tests may take an extra day or two.
A result alone is not a diagnosis. Reference ranges vary between laboratories, and interpretation depends on age, medication, pregnancy and symptoms, so discuss the result with your GP or endocrinologist.
How much does a full private thyroid assessment cost?
A full private thyroid assessment usually has three components: blood tests, a neck ultrasound and a specialist appointment. A TSH test costs PLN 37 ‑ 41, a package including FT3 and FT4 around PLN 145, a neck ultrasound assessing the thyroid usually PLN 260 ‑ 415, and an endocrinologist appointment PLN 255 ‑ 315. If the doctor orders a fine-needle biopsy, this adds around PLN 300.
How to avoid overpaying:
- Start with a referral. A GP can order a TSH test through the NFZ, with further tests only if needed.
- Compare a package with individual tests. A thyroid package can offer good value, but only if you need all the included measurements.
- Ask what the ultrasound covers. A neck ultrasound that excludes the thyroid may be cheaper than an examination covering the thyroid, salivary glands and lymph nodes. Make sure you know what you are ordering. Find out more at neck ultrasound.
- Check whether the appointment includes an ultrasound. Some endocrinologists perform a thyroid ultrasound during the appointment for an additional fee, which can be cheaper than two separate appointments. Prices are available at private endocrinologist appointment.
We cover other blood tests in the articles full blood count with differential price and vitamin D level test. All medical services with prices are listed in the health category.
| Service | Median | Typically | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSH test | PLN 41 | PLN 37 ‑ 41 | 5 |
| Neck ultrasound | PLN 270 | PLN 260 ‑ 415 | 3 |
| Private endocrinologist appointment | PLN 275 | PLN 255 ‑ 315 | 6 |
| Thyroid biopsy (fine-needle aspiration biopsy) | PLN 300 | PLN 280 ‑ 380 | 3 |
Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.
„Cena badania TSH bez skierowania uzależniona jest od wybranej lokalizacji (miasta). Badanie dostępne jest we wszystkich punktach Diagnostyki, a cena pasuje się od 29 zł do 52 zł.”
Diagnostyka (diag.pl), 2025-08, source
„Cena badania TSH (hormon tyreotropowy) waha się od 27,00 zł do 58,00 zł, w zależności od punktu pobrań.”
Synevo, 2025-09, source
„od 41 zł”
ALAB Laboratoria, source
„TSH można wykonać przeważnie w każdym laboratorium medycznym, również prywatnie. Cena badania oscyluje wokół 15-20 zł.”
LabHome, source
The prices in this article come from public price lists published by laboratories and clinics, as well as medical articles. Each price is accompanied by a source, date and verbatim quotation on the service page, and the medians are updated together with the index (as at 5 October 2026). This article is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a TSH test cost at Diagnostyka?
W sieci Diagnostyka cena badania TSH zależy od miasta i punktu pobrań i mieści się w przedziale spotykanym w innych sieciach, czyli zwykle PLN 37 ‑ 41. Aktualną cenę w konkretnym punkcie pokazuje cennik sieci po wybraniu lokalizacji.
Can you get a TSH test for free?
Tak. Badanie TSH na skierowanie od lekarza rodzinnego jest bezpłatne w ramach NFZ. Bez skierowania płacisz w laboratorium zwykle PLN 37 ‑ 41.
Is a TSH test more expensive than a full blood count?
Badanie TSH kosztuje zwykle PLN 37 ‑ 41, a morfologia krwi PLN 23 ‑ 29. Oba badania robi się z jednego pobrania krwi, więc można je zlecić przy jednej wizycie w punkcie.
How much does a private thyroid biopsy cost?
Biopsja cienkoigłowa tarczycy kosztuje prywatnie mediana PLN 300, typowo PLN 280 ‑ 380. Lekarz zleca ją zwykle po USG, gdy widać zmianę wymagającą oceny.
Do you need TSH results before seeing an endocrinologist?
Najczęściej tak: wizyta u endokrynologa, która prywatnie kosztuje zwykle PLN 255 ‑ 315, jest bardziej przydatna, gdy masz ze sobą aktualny wynik TSH i ewentualnie FT3 i FT4. O zakres badań przed wizytą zapytaj rejestrację albo lekarza.
Check prices with sources
Every amount quoted in the article has a source, date and verbatim quote from the price list on the service page.
Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.
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