Having bloods whilst ill

[Vanessa09]

Hi guys,

Can illnesses (common cold, sickness bug etc) effect results?

Thanks

Vanessa

Xx

[Clutter]

Vanessa09,

A non-thyroidal illness can elevate TSH which is why the first abnormal TSH result may be ignored and the patient asked to retest in 2-3 months when the virus or illness would be expected to have resolved.

[Vanessa09 in reply to Clutter]

Thought so. Just wanted to double check. Munchkin is unwell and due bloods on Monday, hopefully she'll be over it by then, if not it'll be put back a couple of days!

Thankyou

Xx

[Clutter in reply to Vanessa09]

Vanessa09,

Not sure it will make much difference to a blood test if your child is taking Levothyroxine but it won't hurt to wait a few days.

[Vanessa09 in reply to Clutter]

Her levels are all over the place right now so I'm not risking any excuses