Thyroid results

[ndstephens49]

Got my thyroid test results:

Free T4--.89 (normal 0.89-1.76ng/dL)

Reverse T3--11.6 (normal 9.2-24.1ng/dL)

TSH--1.948 (normal 0.350-5.500nIu/ml)

Triiodothyronine, free, serum--2.7 (normal 2.0-

4.4pg/ml)

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies--16 (normal 0-34 IU/ ml)

Thyroglobulin antibodies--2.4 (normal 0.0-0.9 IU/ml

I know nearly nothing about thyroid tests, especially in regard to APS

Any thoughts or comments, anybody?

Got my test results from my computer file at my doctor' group through the 'patient portal.' The endocrinologist has not contacted me so I don't think he is impressed by results and I don't have return appointment for months.

Nancy

[Manofmendip]

Hi

Thyroglobulin antibodies show up as high, i.e. outside normal range. You should discuss this with your Dr.

Dave

[ndstephens49 in reply to Manofmendip]

Thanks, will check with Thyroid UK. Nancy

[MaryF Administrator]

Best to load them up on Thyroid UK's group on here, their admins are great with interpretation, also remember to put the reference ranges on. MaryF

[ndstephens49]

Thank you so much for your time and experience. The endocrinologist ordered these tests but must not be impressed with results. He did not call me with results. I got results from 'patient portal' on computer. I'm not due to see him again for months.

Just thinking about what I should do. Don't know if I will be able to 'do' anything.

[Wittycjt]

Call him on Monday and let him know you saw your results on the patient portal, then present your questions as others have showed concern to. Write your questions down prior to making the phone call as this way you will be prepared. If he is not available, explain you would appreciate a call back when he is. Keep your questions by the phone...Good luck!

[ndstephens49 in reply to Wittycjt]

You know, I am such a chicken when it comes to situations like this. I know you are right. Let me see if I can get my nerve up. But, tomorrow, I am at hematologist' office all day getting intravenous immunoglobulins due to the CVID (common variable immune deficiency).

Thank you for your comments. Gives me more confidence. Nancy