Blood results

[Thumper76]

Hello everyone I recently posted on here about having a scan on a swollen thyroid and was advised to request my thyroid blood results. Just spoken to the GP receptionist who said they tested TSH and it was 1.36 and T4 was 19.9 and they were all normal. I have no idea about this so wondered if anyone could enlighten me please. From what little I have understood, I don’t think they have tested everything? Sorry if I’m rambling. The bloods were done in December about 11 oclock. Thanks I’m advance.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

So yes TSH and Ft4 look pretty good

you might want to reassure yourself by getting FULL testing including thyroid antibodies

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested

Also both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once and important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

Low vitamin levels are extremely common with thyroid issues, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease

Lower vitamin levels more common as we get older too

Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing

thyroiduk.org/testing/

Medichecks Thyroid plus BOTH TPO and TG antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes BOTH TPO and TG antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.

Link about thyroid blood tests

thyroiduk.org/testing/thyro...

Symptoms of hypothyroidism

thyroiduk.org/signs-and-sym...

Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test

support.medichecks.com/hc/e...

Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee

[Thumper76 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you so much 😊