The thyroid gland examination includes 3 aspects: 1. The thyroid function examination, which can be done in the hospital as triple A, five A or even seven A. What does it mainly include? It includes free thyroid hormones including FT3 and FT4, combined thyroid hormones including TT3 and TT4, as well as TSH and thyrotropin-releasing hormone. There are also thyroid-related antibodies, such as thyroglobulin antibodies, thyroid peroxidase antibodies, TRAb, etc.2 Another test is thyroid ultrasound and other imaging tests.3 There is also the physical examination by the doctor, including palpation and auscultation.