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[Mattydonald1984]

hi

would this test also provide results to determine autoimmune conditions such as Graves’ disease?

Thanks matty

[PurpleNails Administrator]

Test includes

TSH, FT4, FT3, TT4, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, Thyroglobulin Antibodies, Ferritin, Folate, Total and Active Vitamin B12, C Reactive Protein & Vitamin D (25-OH), Cortisol, Magnesium

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, Thyroglobulin Antibodies, will show if thyroid autoimmune is occurring, but they would likely be positive with both Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s) and with Graves. (Hypo & hyper)

Graves antibodies testing is expensive / takes a long time to process & requires venous draw. Medichecks does have it. TRab or TSI antibodies.

I would test function first. If TSH low & FT4 / FT3 high then take next steps. Doctor should refer if showing hyper results?

(Special Instructions: Fasting not required. 8am - 10am sample required) BUT We would recommend test are taken at 09.00 fast overnight. If you take replacement, delay until after draw & avoid biotin 3/7 before test.

Do you suspect you have a thyroid issue or do you have a diagnosed condition?

[Mattydonald1984 in reply to PurpleNails]

Hi thanks for you reply, the above was done in 2022 but my health has declined in recent months and I am looking into my thyroid again. I suspect an issue due to how cold I suddenly have become and also how gritty and blood shot my eyes are?!

Matty

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[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to Mattydonald1984]

Has GP tested TSH recently?

[Mattydonald1984 in reply to PurpleNails]

Not since end of 2022 it was 1.6 and only tested TSH. I wasn’t that clued up on results so didn’t look into it when I received the results. I am requesting another test this week alongside a blue horizon to see how they compare