I've requested a copy of lab reports for annual thyroid tests what should they contain

[Thyroidmeg]

What do they even test for ? I know they test cholesterol and tsh and diabetes and liver??

[Clutter]

I think NHS annual TFT just tests TSH & possibly FT4 &/or FT3 if TSH is out of range.

Cholesterol & liver function were tested at my initial GP consultation but not subsequently at endocrinology and GP appointments as far as I know, and urine was only tested at the pre-op prior to surgery.

[Thyroidmeg in reply to Clutter]

Thanks ill see later if doctor let me see them . They test cholesterol every year and liver but she takes a few lots and never explains

[Clutter in reply to Thyroidmeg]

Ask for copies with lab ref ranges or if they charge for print outs, access to view your medical records and make your own notes.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

So far as I know, most people get a TSH test and that is it.

I doubt very much that you would get anything else unless the TSH is significantly out of range - in which case, they might do an FT4.

Rod

[Thyroidmeg in reply to helvella]

They definitely test cholesterol and liver because I've asked before. My cholesterol very low she said . I was told before more at risk of other auto immune that's why they test diabetes .

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Thyroidmeg]

They definitely do not test either me or another person I know well for anything but TSH.

We see post after post after post of people who have had only a TSH test each year - sometimes for many years.

I really don't think it is too big a leap to suggest that is all most people get.

Rod

[Thyroidmeg in reply to helvella]

I must just be lucky I asked today the other thing they check me for is kidney function . I've also been asking for vitamin d testing but always got told I didn't need tested.. This year the nurse tested it and I found out today I am deficient in vitamin d!! Suppose if we keep on at them they might test more .

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Thyroidmeg]

Of course these things do vary from one doctor to another, from one area to another. And, of course, from one patient to another - maybe they think there is some reason to be extra vigilant?

Rod

[Thyroidmeg in reply to helvella]

Not that I know of only pills I'm on is levothyroxine