Getting ready for new labs - what’s the definitive list to test for?

[rustyempire]

Hello to the hive. I’ve finally found a lab not too far from me to test FT3 & FT4 (along with TSH). My question is what is the definitive list of required tests for vitamins, etc to test for inflammation and deficiencies? I’ve been tearful, deflated with very low energy & depression even with B12 supplements. I strongly suspect I’m no longer converting with just Levo (100 mcg) and likely need synthoid added. But I’m always seeing different lists of labs to ask for…so hoping to get this clarified ahead of time for best results. Thanks again in advance! 🙏

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

rustyempire

Recommended tests are

TSH

FT4

FT3

Thyroid antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin)

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

If ferritin is low then you'll need a full iron panel to test for iron deficiency, this will include

Serum iron

Transferrin Saturation Percentage

Total Iron Binding Capacity

Ferritin

and it may include CRP.

If you want to test for inflammation then test CRP (C-Reactive Protein).

If your ferritin is low and you do an iron panel for iron deficiency, you may also want to do a full blood count to see if you have anaemia. You can have iron deficiency with or without anaemia.

[rustyempire in reply to SeasideSusie]

many thanks Seaside Susie! 🙏