Guest guest Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Labcorp messes mine up too! First ime around they said it was fine. I drug myself into doctor's looking like death itself 1 month later and she gave me my synthroid, but a lower dose than what I have taken for 16 years! THEN my results came back today and again, it's fine! It's so fine the swelling is blocking my windpipe and it's hard to swollow! I am one mad woman right now!!!!!! -- Re: lab tests > > Triiodothyronine, free Serum 4.9 ref: 2.3 - 4.2 this lab is the free T3 > at least that is what labcorp says it is. The local hospital uses the > same terminology. > > I wish I could go to quest again, but my insurance does not allow it and I > just can't afford to pay for all these labtests myself. > > My dtr ran all the tests that is supposed to be ran. Labcorp keeps screwing > up!! I'm getting really annoyed. Labcorp also seems to use the different > names for their labs. > > hugs > > Micki > That is the T3 free, but my thinking is with running all the indexes etc at the same time that it is not a true free test..I could be wrong..other things to look at is whether or not you took your Armour before testing ( 1-3hrs)..if the result is true and not effected by meds you may need to lower your Armour and add some T4 only replacement to the mix. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Oh..That is a bummer to hear that about Lab corp. I have been using Quest Until Jan. And now United wouldn't pay for Quest I have to go to LabCorp. Bernetta -- Re: lab tests > > Triiodothyronine, free Serum 4.9 ref: 2.3 - 4.2 this lab is the free T3 > at least that is what labcorp says it is. The local hospital uses the > same terminology. > > I wish I could go to quest again, but my insurance does not allow it and I > just can't afford to pay for all these labtests myself. > > My dtr ran all the tests that is supposed to be ran. Labcorp keeps screwing > up!! I'm getting really annoyed. Labcorp also seems to use the different > names for their labs. > > hugs > > Micki > That is the T3 free, but my thinking is with running all the indexes etc at the same time that it is not a true free test..I could be wrong..other things to look at is whether or not you took your Armour before testing ( 1-3hrs)..if the result is true and not effected by meds you may need to lower your Armour and add some T4 only replacement to the mix. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I have heard that others had no problem with labcorp. Maybe if your dtr has labcorp slips instead of quest. That could make a difference. Because then the technician has to guess what labs you want ran because they have to convert them. I can’t see why it’s so hard to convert quest codes to labcorp, but I guess it is. hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/he2gether_/ www.stopthethyroidmadness.com From: The_Thyroid_Support_Group [mailto:The_Thyroid_Support_Group ] On Behalf Of Bernetta Elliott Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 2:44 PM To: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: MICKI Re: lab tests Oh..That is a bummer to hear that about Lab corp. I have been using Quest Until Jan. And now United wouldn't pay for Quest I have to go to LabCorp. Bernetta -------Original Message------- From: Sho Date: 4/9/2007 1:41:22 PM To: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: MICKI Re: lab tests Labcorp messes mine up too! First ime around they said it was fine. I drug myself into doctor's looking like death itself 1 month later and she gave me my synthroid, but a lower dose than what I have taken for 16 years! THEN my results came back today and again, it's fine! It's so fine the swelling is blocking my windpipe and it's hard to swollow! I am one mad woman right now!!!!!! -------Original Message------- From: kats3boys Date: 4/9/2007 1:29:26 PM To: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: lab tests > > Triiodothyronine, free Serum 4.9 ref: 2.3 - 4.2 this lab is the free T3 > at least that is what labcorp says it is. The local hospital uses the > same terminology. > > I wish I could go to quest again, but my insurance does not allow it and I > just can't afford to pay for all these labtests myself. > > My dtr ran all the tests that is supposed to be ran. Labcorp keeps screwing > up!! I'm getting really annoyed. Labcorp also seems to use the different > names for their labs. > > hugs > > Micki > That is the T3 free, but my thinking is with running all the indexes etc at the same time that it is not a true free test..I could be wrong..other things to look at is whether or not you took your Armour before testing ( 1-3hrs)..if the result is true and not effected by meds you may need to lower your Armour and add some T4 only replacement to the mix. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 My thyroid tests are now LabCorp, through HealthCheckUSA.com. I just don't like the inconvenience of driving clear over a town away to get them now. Aaaaaaaaaaa!!! But I'm still only paying $124.50 for all those tests, including the full metabolic panel, Frees and TSH testing, cholesterols, liver and kidney functions, red and white blood counts with differentials, and much more. I will not say that they are or less accurate either. RE: MICKI Re: lab tests I have heard that others had no problem with labcorp. Maybe if your dtr has labcorp slips instead of quest. That could make a difference. Because then the technician has to guess what labs you want ran because they have to convert them. I can’t see why it’s so hard to convert quest codes to labcorp, but I guess it is. hugs Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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