what shud yr t4 tsh be

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[efilwol]

TSH, TT4 AND FT4

There is a range, which is used for the tests. These vary sometimes which is why you must always ask what the range is, so that you can see where you are in the range.

TSH = THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE

This hormone comes from the pituitary to stimulate the thyroid gland into making more hormone. TSH rises when the thyroid is struggling.

The approx. reference range for this test is 0.4 to 4.5.

TT4 = TOTAL T4

Thyroid hormones bound to proteins. TT4 lowers when the thyroid is struggling.

The approx. reference range for this test is 50 to 160.

FT4 = FREE T4

Thyroid hormones not bound to proteins. FT4 lowers when the thyroid is struggling.

The approx. reference range for this test is 10 to 24

FT3 = FREE T3

T4 converts to T3 and is the only thyroid hormone actually used by the body's cells.

The approx. reference range for Free T3 is 4 to 8.3

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

[greygoose in reply to efilwol]

Well, actually, T2 and T1 are also used...

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Are you diagnosed? On treatment?

Please give some more information, this will help people to better offer support.

Louise

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[shaws Administrator]

If you have had a recent thyroid gland blood test, get a copy from your GP complete with ranges (figures in brackets) and post them here and someone will comment.

[Zephyrbear]

I'm sorry if I come over as a little pedantic, but could you please post in English as many people who might have a useful answer for you may not necessarily understand txt spk... Lol!