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Any experience with Home Test Kits?

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Hello,

My GP doctor is reluctant to do all my thyroid tests. Can anyone tell me if the home test kits are any good or can recommend a company that does them?

Thank you!

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hunny59

Hi briskate - I'm assuming you're in the UK, in which case a lot of the folks on the forum here use Blue Horizon for their private thyroid and other tests.  I've used them a number of times personally and found their service is brilliant.  You have the choice of a finger prick test (I can never bleed enough for that one) or for a full sized vacutainer to get a blood draw done.  They also offer pricing for having the blood draw done at certain hospitals.  I've usually had my results within two days of sending the sample in.

bluehorizonmedicals.co.uk/

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crazycatlady1901

I have just used blue horizon just had blood drawn and sent away today, they came recommend from people on here and also Facebook I ordered thyroid +10 but there's different ones depending on what you need tested 

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briskate

Thanks for helping. Much appreciated. Thanks!

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bantam12

Medichecks are good, easy website and ordering and there are some offers on right now.

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DonnyJam

Blue horizon again here, finger prick testing at home is easy and simple.

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