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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 5 Apr 2017

Question: my TSH result is 13.04 as on January 4, 2017.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About hypothyroidism:

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The TSH level you reported is high, suggestive for under active thyroid or hypothyroidism, FT4 and FT3 should be checked also.
At your age the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto thyroiditis that should be confirmed by checking the antibodies (AntiTPO and antiTG).
Usually the pathology is chronic and the treatment is long term.
Your physician will prescribe levothyroxine and 6 weaks after starting the treamtent you should check the TSH to see if the dose prescribed by your doctor is the right one.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (13 minutes later)

So, is it that I should get my FT4 and FT3 levels checked or can I start levothyroxine directly for 6 weeks and then get a check up.

Regards,
xxxxx

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Check them before.

Detailed Answer:
I would recommend to check FT4 and Ft3 before.
The antibodies also.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana