Which Private Blood Test Should I Use

[GardenerSue]

Dear community which private blood test would member’s recommend please?

[Marz]

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

The tests suggested to you two years ago still apply ...

TSH - FT4 - FT3 - Anti-TPO & Anti Tg

B12 - Folate - Ferritin - VitD

[GardenerSue in reply to Marz]

Thanks I shall look to see which offers these tests.

[Marz in reply to GardenerSue]

Click onto the link I posted above - Medichecks Ultravit 99 pounds is the one 😊

[GardenerSue in reply to Marz]

Have ordered one, we shall see what it reveals!

[Marz in reply to GardenerSue]

Which one did you order ?

[GardenerSue in reply to Marz]

The one you suggested although I’d looked at the website and ordered it before reading your comment.

[Marz in reply to GardenerSue]

When you have your results - start a new thread with your results and members will comment and support ...

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, best not mentioned to GP or phlebotomist)

Last Levothyroxine dose should be 24 hours prior to test, (taking delayed dose immediately after blood draw).

Are you currently taking any vitamin supplements?

If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before any blood tests, as biotin can falsely affect test results

endo.confex.com/endo/2016en...

endocrinenews.endocrine.org...

Common for conversion of FT4 to FT3 to get worse with age, especially after menopause

Email Dionne at Thyroid Uk for list of recommended thyroid specialists who will prescribe T3

please email Dionne at

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Come back with new post once you get results and ranges and members can advise on next steps

[GardenerSue in reply to SlowDragon]

Many thanks I shall heed your advice re timing of test. I’m not taking any vitamins currently, waiting to see what the test reveals first. Interestingly the vet tests our dog twice daily one test fasting and then another 6-7 hours later. Perhaps I should see the vet!

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to GardenerSue]

We frequently say on here, pets get better thyroid treatment than humans!

[GardenerSue in reply to SlowDragon]

Indeed they do!