Understanding TFT Results - made simple!

[Guest guest]

Is there a website which explains the reference ranges for TSH, T4, T3 TPOAb

etc. There are so many sources of information and they all differ! If you look

at any American sites, it is totally confusing as they use different ranges.

A website which simply explains all the TFT test results and what is classed as

'normal', would be very helpful. I know there is a lot of debate about what is

normal range for TSH, but the other T4, T3, Free T4 & Free T3 is all so

confusing and needs to be clarified. Having thyroid problems makes you tired

and consfused, so we need to understanding test results in the most simplified

format!

[Guest guest]

There is a problem with the UK thyroid function test reference

ranges - and this is because each laboratory uses different testing kits so

have a specific reference range. Whenever you ask for your test results,

always get the reference range too because without them, we can't tell what

might, or might not be happening. The reference range for the TSH test is

decided by the British Thyroid Association as far as 0.5 to 10.0 is concerned

and telling doctors they should not give a diagnosis if the TSH is less than

10, but most laboratories use a TSH reference range around 0.5 to 5.0 - but

again, never assume what the reference range is, always get this from the

laboratory that did the test.

As far as interpreting blood results though, we recommend http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/

Luv - Sheila

Is there a website which explains the reference

ranges for TSH, T4, T3 TPOAb etc. There are so many sources of information and

they all differ! If you look at any American sites, it is totally confusing as

they use different ranges.

A website which simply explains all the TFT test results and what is classed as

'normal', would be very helpful. I know there is a lot of debate about what is

normal range for TSH, but the other T4, T3, Free T4 & Free T3 is all so

confusing and needs to be clarified. Having thyroid problems makes you tired

and consfused, so we need to understanding test results in the most simplified

format!

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