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Hi .. what should the doctor write on a blood test form to test for underactive thyroid .... 😊

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SeasideSusieRemembering

I have no idea what it was when I was tested in 1975 and whether it has changed but when I have my annual test it's TFT on the form at my surgery - Thyroid Function Test.

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Lulu2607

I agree with SSS. It's TFT. The resulting figures show you what is happening with regard to your thyroid function.

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Lalatoot

Mine write TFTs.

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mrskiki

I took a photo of mine, it says "Thyroid Function Test (T)"

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Happyfairy09

Hi, main 3ones are FT4, FT3 & TSH, ask for vitamin d test if you can.

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Hillman51 in reply to Happyfairy09

O.k thankyou ... feel like I need my levothyroxine to go up a bit, had a blood test on Friday ,so see what comes of that .. thankyou ..

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