Optimistic ???

[Anniewoz1]

Appointment with endocrinologist today, here’s a list of blood tests taken.

Quietly optimistic??

Any thoughts guys ?

[MaisieGray]

Am I missing it, or is there no Free T3?

[Anniewoz1 in reply to MaisieGray]

No ..... no free T3 😞

[MissGrace in reply to Anniewoz1]

How depressing. It’s not even an option on the list. 👎

[MaisieGray in reply to MissGrace]

I'm guessing it's probably because the house rule is for the lab to test FT3 automatically if TSH & FT3 levels warrant it, but not otherwise - and therefore no need to have it on the list.

[MissGrace in reply to MaisieGray]

That is optimistic. The converse is the widely held belief among misguided medics that it’s not a useful test. I really really hope you are right and I’m being cynical, but I know where I’d put my money.

[MaisieGray in reply to MissGrace]

Sadly I wasn't being optimistic The TSH/FT4 trigger to measure FT3 probably won't be easily attained. I'm with you on the cynical!

[SlowDragon Administrator]

No Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies ticked

Or EBV ticked

or coeliac test as option either

All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. When on Levothyroxine, take last dose 24 hours prior to test, and take next dose straight after test. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)

Come back with new post once you get results and ranges