You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.
The best way to get access to current and historic blood test results is to register for online access to your medical record and blood test results
UK GP practices are supposed to offer everyone online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need "enhanced access" to see blood results.
Do you have a thyroid nodules in both thyroid lobes or is thyroid swollen (goitre).
Has FULL function been tested?
Often doctors go by Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) it’s assumed that if this pituitary hormone -which tells the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones- is in range so will actual thyroid hormones.
What are your FT4 & FT3 free thyroxine & free triiodothyronine levels.
Your function might appear normal, but you need a full thyroid levels before considering surgery to know what your benchmark is for post surgery.
Might also be good idea to test thyroid antibodies (TPO & TG antibodies) and folate, ferritin, B12 & vitamin if they haven’t been.
Your a legally entitled to all your results & records.
This includes GP blood tests, hospital blood tests and scan reports.
For GP tests - online access is useful, not all practices offer it and it can take time to set up.
In meantime obtain printout of results. Never accept verbal or hand written. Alway obtain printout with unique lab range they vary between labs.
For hospital records contact the department carrying out blood test or scan and ask for copies. If obstructive there are formal ways to obtain copies from hospital.
I have a large nodule just over 5cm. It’s within the left lobe but is prominently over the isthmus (bridge between lobes) so it’s off centre.
Mine does hyper function and is under control with medication but if the nodules are a physical concern that is why doctors are suggesting surgery.
I would still stress full thyroid very important for 2 reasons. Firstly the baseline or benchmark to compare pre and post surgical levels.
Secondly if you were to have an underlying thyroid autoimmune issue which has gone unnoticed because TSH appears normal & FT4 \ FT3 and thyroid antibodies have not been tested there is a potential that treatment of replacement hormone would reduce nodules & size of thyroid.
Having anxiety & being tired are thyroid symptoms. See tick box link as there are many varied symptoms.
Would likely be quicker & more complete if you arrange privately, - especially if your not offered an appointment!- NHS often unable to test FT3 & vitamin’s particularly Vitamin D.
Medichecks in slowdragons reply above good option. Order kit online (discounts listed on thyroid uk site). Be well hydrated & prepared - read all the tips & advice. Fingerprick sample taken at home. Just before 09.00 ideal time- after fasting overnight.
Extra fee for private draw. Post back sample & results can be available online quite quickly.
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