Hypothyroid blood test results on nhs

[josie1997]

Hey so here's the latest results from my blood test. The outcome was that no further action is required but I was just wondering what people's opinions were? Any advice is appreciated!

[Clutter]

Josie1997,

TSH is within range which, as the report states, rules out primary but not secondary hypothyroidism. NHS won't diagnose primary hypothyroidism until TSH is >5.0. When you have your next thyroid test arrange it early in the morning when TSH is highest and fast (water only) as TSH drops after eating and drinking.

If you are experiencing hypothyroid symptoms you could try and persuade your GP to order a FT4 test to rule out or confirm secondary hypothyroidism. Alternatively you can order your own TSH, FT4, FT3 and thyroid antibody tests via thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

[Mary-intussuception]

Well it does read ' ... if there is a high clinical suspicion of Hypothyroidism, please contact laboratory clinical staff to discuss further tests ...'

Do you have symptoms of Hypothyroidism?

I would see GP, take in written list of my symptoms, and ask for those further tests.