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What Do The Following TSH Values Indicate?
Question: On 3/23/16 my lab report says:
TSH W/RFX to FREE T4 - value: 2.540 reference range: 0.1780-04.530 (uIU/ml)
On 7/25/2016 my lab report states:
TSH W/REFLEX to FT4 value: 4.12 (mIU/L) reference range 0.40 - 4.50
Do I need to be concerned that this is going to be a serious thyroid problem? My doctor wants to wait 3 to 6 months and test again but I want to be proactive if this is progressively getting worse - is it? the units of measurement are confusing me.
Thanks, Sandy
TSH W/RFX to FREE T4 - value: 2.540 reference range: 0.1780-04.530 (uIU/ml)
On 7/25/2016 my lab report states:
TSH W/REFLEX to FT4 value: 4.12 (mIU/L) reference range 0.40 - 4.50
Do I need to be concerned that this is going to be a serious thyroid problem? My doctor wants to wait 3 to 6 months and test again but I want to be proactive if this is progressively getting worse - is it? the units of measurement are confusing me.
Thanks, Sandy
Brief Answer:
What was you TSH levels?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
This is normal and there is no need to get worried. Unless you have any symptoms suggestive of a possible thyroid deficiency such as constipation, dry skin, fatigue, etc., there is no reason to get worried. To me, testing in 6months is perfectly okay and I will strongly recommend that you stick to it and avoid testing at all times. There is no harm in doing so but repeated and short run testing might rather do.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
What was you TSH levels?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
This is normal and there is no need to get worried. Unless you have any symptoms suggestive of a possible thyroid deficiency such as constipation, dry skin, fatigue, etc., there is no reason to get worried. To me, testing in 6months is perfectly okay and I will strongly recommend that you stick to it and avoid testing at all times. There is no harm in doing so but repeated and short run testing might rather do.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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