Does anyone know test name

[Batty1]

I can’t look up any post to get the name of the test that shows if you have a genetic issues that’s causing some thyroid symptoms…. Because I can’t remember the name if it.

Can anyone help me out?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

The most commonly mentioned one is for variations of the DIO2 gene. However, at least some have mentioned variations of DIO1 gene as well.

I am concerned that there could be many other genetic variations which are currently ignored.

[Batty1 in reply to helvella]

Yes those are the 2 test… Which one do you think is better at determining thyroid issues?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Batty1]

Therein the problem.

If you have a DIO1 issue, then the DIO1 test is appropriate and a DIO2 test would probably show nothing.

If you have a DIO2 issue, then the DIO2 test is appropriate and a DIO1 test would probably show nothing.

See the Genetic Polymorphisms pages of my Vade Mecum - it might help a little. But remember, as soon as something is written down, some other information gets discovered. Such things are always out of date.

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