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What blood tests do I need for a full thyroid check

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I am going to my doctors soon but am unsure now what tests to have done for to get the full picture of what my thyroid up to.

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Marz

Take a look at the Thyroid UK website where there is advice about the testing and also about understanding the results. You really need to try for more than just the TSH.

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DENISE

Hello, My Doctor does not check T3, He said its NHS guidelines...

I thought I might have a problem have been trying to search the guidelines for blood tests from the doctors but haven't found anything yet.

Was thinking if necessary to pay for these

Anyone else have problems getting all the blood tests done for the thyroid

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