Test Results

[redberry989]

Hi

I asked my Doctor for a full Thyroid count but results have come in and only tested serum tsh which is 1.16 (0.35 - 4.5) range.

Any advice on if this is ok, or should I go back and ask for full test.

Thanks

[Clutter]

This seems to be a regular occurrence now, if TSH is in range labs won't test FT4 & FT3 unless GP or specialist kicks up a song and dance.

You could ring your GP and ask him to ring the lab and insist on FT4 at least, before they get rid of the sample.

[redberry989]

Thanks I will try that. Do you know if 1.16 is good?

Thanks

[puncturedbicycle in reply to redberry989]

Are you on meds? How do you feel?

[Megastar]

1.16 is in the lower half of the TSH norm, so in one sense is 'good' but if you're not feeling well, then that means nothing! I would certainly ask for T4, T3 and -T3 to be tested, it will give you a FAR better picture of what's going on for you.