Thyroid panel now includes fT3

[asiatic]

I have just come from GP appointment to have bloods checked. For years I have had to fight to have fT3 included. This time I was told when they put the label on for a thyroid test the lab automatically includes fT3. Progress at last.

[helvella]

If you are willing, would you let us know whereabouts you are? The interesting bit is probably the laboratory but could be the area/region/board area.

[asiatic in reply to helvella]

I live in central Scotland. Forth Valley Health Board.

[helvella in reply to asiatic]

That's somewaht annoying - I have been unable to find anything useful about the laboratory and their protocols!

From 2012, Total T3 was an "if indicated" test - but that is now a long time ago!

TFT thyroid function tests

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TSH; FT4, TT3 if indicated

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[asiatic in reply to helvella]

When I pick up my results and confirm they have indeed included fT3 I will ask a few more questions and report back.

[asiatic in reply to helvella]

Should have realised it was too good to be true. Had a phone call from GP today giving me my blood results and yes fT3 was included but when I asked if there had been a change in policy the answer was no. TSH only and if it is below range lab will do fT4.

I am privileged to have a label to include fT3 as a request from my endo . Sorry for raising hopes that we were making progress.

[helvella in reply to asiatic]

Thank you for posting back that clarification. As well to know where we stand.