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Question: Hello, I have a very straight-forward question. I need to get my thyroid checked, and I found where you can order blood-work without a physicians note, but I do not know what lab to order.. Could you help me with this please? I need to be check for hypo and hyperthyroidism
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Detailed Answer:
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Please note regarding the Thyroid profile, you need to get Free T3 (fT3), Free T4 (fT4), TSH, and Anti-TPO antibodies (this one needs to be mentioned specifically) done as a part of primary evaluation...If there's any visible/progressively growing/pulsatile neck swelling, then an Ultrasound Neck is also recommended...
Depending upon these parameters, it's also important to get yourself checked up by a physician as the clinical features of hypo/hyperthyroidism can only be determined after the thorough clinical check-up along with these laboratory test findings.
Based on these results, further management plans (the mainstay of management is by Thyroxin supplementation, dietary modifications) can be decided.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Take Care
Kind Regards
Please see the detailed answer below...
Detailed Answer:
Hello there, Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service...
I've gone through your query in details...
I can understand your concerns...
Please note regarding the Thyroid profile, you need to get Free T3 (fT3), Free T4 (fT4), TSH, and Anti-TPO antibodies (this one needs to be mentioned specifically) done as a part of primary evaluation...If there's any visible/progressively growing/pulsatile neck swelling, then an Ultrasound Neck is also recommended...
Depending upon these parameters, it's also important to get yourself checked up by a physician as the clinical features of hypo/hyperthyroidism can only be determined after the thorough clinical check-up along with these laboratory test findings.
Based on these results, further management plans (the mainstay of management is by Thyroxin supplementation, dietary modifications) can be decided.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Take Care
Kind Regards
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