Blood tests by GP

[Michaeladell]

I have my first appointment with a consultant on Friday and so I’ve got a copy of my blood results. They are as follows:

1st test: Serum free T4 - 26.8 (10.00 ro 18.70pmo/L)

Serum TSH - less than 0.05 (0.30 to 5.00miu/L)

2nd test: Serum free T4 - 21.9

Serum TSH - less than 0.05

3rd test: Serum free T4 - 16.4

Serum TSH - 0.16

The tests are all 3 to 4 weeks apart. I have been taking 15mg of carbimazole daily since diagnosis.

I have a list of the tests I need to ask the endocrinologist for but just wondered if anyone had a view on these results

Thanks in advance

[Clutter]

Michaeladell,

TSH 0.16 is no longer suppressed and T4 16.4 is usually around mid-range but I would have to see lab ref range to be sure. I think endo may reduce dose dose from 15mg to prevent you becoming hypo.

[Michaeladell in reply to Clutter]

The lab ranges are the same as those in the first test

[Clutter in reply to Michaeladell]

Michaeladell,

Ah, okay then, FT4 16.4 is still quite high in range so I expect endo will probably leave you on 15mg for a while longer.

[Michaeladell in reply to Clutter]

Thanks. Obviously I need other tests done as well. Hoping I can come off the beta blockers though

[Clutter in reply to Michaeladell]

Michaeladell,

If your heart rate is calm now thyroid level is lower you can come of beta blockers.

[Michaeladell in reply to Clutter]

Yay 😊