Blood tests

[thewebwitch1]

Thought I would update as I need information please. I was wondering about having some blood tests done for my thyroid privately. What would I need to ask for too get a list of results for my thyroid function? Thanks

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

thewebwitch1 The full list of tests normally recommended, to include thyroid, vitamins and minerals:

TSH

FT4

FT3

Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies

Thyroglobulin antibodies

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

Sometimes it is useful to include reverse T3 when FT3 is low and FT4 is high

To get them done privately Blue Horizon or Medichecks do fingerprick tests. If you want to include reverse T3 it has to be a venous blood draw.

bluehorizonmedicals.co.uk/e...

medichecks.com/thyroid-health

[thewebwitch1 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Most of us use the full panel plus vitamins (£99) from Medichecks or Blue Horizon

They both offer money off from time to time - if you sign up for emails - then you can pick a good time to order. Medichecks usually run "Thyroid Thursday" offers

When doing a thyroid blood test, don't take Levo in 24 hours before (delay until after)

Do test as early in morning as possible, fasting but drink plenty of water before, so not dehydrated.

If taking a B complex, if it contains Biotin (most do) stop taking this 4-5 days before. It can falsely affect the TSH results