Thyroid Blood Test

I had a blood test done to test the functioning of my thyroid. Everything was normal on that, would that show hormone irregularities as well? Or would I need to get specific test?

The thyroid hormone is one of many body hormones. Examples of female hormones include estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and prolactin. There are also adrenal and pituitary hormones to mention a few. Each hormone has to be checked and ordered individually.

2008-02-16 20:40:35 by lotti

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I work out every day- i eat healthy for the most part, I do love bread and will have a peice probably every day.... but

I just cant lose weight and actually look like I am getting heavier. I just got a thyroid blood test done, because my mom-- who also has thyroid problems says my eyes always look odd lately and stuff--- what could all of this be?

Yes, low thyroid levels can make it hard to lose weight, or make you gain weight.

You didn't really mention what you eat, but there are some things that can really ruin all your other good habits.

First of all, soda, pop, coke, whatever you call it, it really bad. That's way too much sugar all in one little serving. Even the diet pop is really not good for you. The ingredients can still cause people to gain weight.

Second, Eat Breakfast! This will jump start your metabolism. Since your metabolism slows down at night, you need to turn it back on in the morning...you do this by eating a nutritious breakfast that has protein, fruit, vegetables...

Continue to nourish your body throughout the day. When your body isn't getting what it needs, it stores calories as fat and you won't be able to access it. When your body isn't being fed (lean proteins and healthy vitamins and minerals) , it has a hard time burning fat correctly.

Chew sugar -free gum instead of regular...that's 5 calories rather than 25.

You don't need to cut out all carbs and starches, but if you want bread, make sure it is whole grain.

I hope you get it all sorted out and that your test can help you get some answers that you need.

Good Luck

2008-05-18 06:32:14 by boots4939

mail blood sample to lab for analysis
self-collected blood sample

My doctor says it's OK to take the medication and I don't need to fast. My mother's doctor tells her the exact opposite. These are strictly thyroid tests -- not looking for fasting glucose or cholesterol levels.

No, do not take your thyroid medication prior to testing. Test first, then pop your medication. Also, make sure to test first thing in the morning while TSH is near its high point. Link below about testing and taking morning meds. Link states "Blood Tests1
If you take thyroid supplement medication on the day of your blood test, you should wait until after the blood has been drawn so as to avoid any test interference. Once the blood has been drawn, you may take that day’s dose and return to your regular dosing schedule."

2008-01-18 21:51:11 by Barbara D

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I was just wondering whether a thyroid blood test show up bulimia.

uh..... if you have a thyroid problem then yes.
of no thyroid problem... then no.

2008-03-11 06:06:15 by youngcrazyme

I'm wondering a doctor gives you a form to get a blood test done on thyroid problem, do those people who tests others blood also check for other diseases as well? like aids or hiv or other sorts of things? i meant do those testers check for them at the same time even though the doctor only specified that only thyroid problem is needed to be tested. And the reported sent to the doctor would indicate everything the testers found out?

They only test for what the doctor has requested. It is both illegal and unethical (medically) to test for a certain disorder such as HIV without written consent. I know that a lot of labs now require written consent from a patient to be on file before they even test for HIV, If the blood test is being paid for by an insurance carrier then there are medical codes for diagnoses' that have to be written on the requisition form (Lab form) otself in order for the lab to be paid. I seriously doubt if a lab would run a test without consent because the cost of testing is ridiculously high ( an HIV test ranges from $150-$250 alone, then there is a charge by the pathologist ( the doctor that "interprets" the labs basically he looks at the computer read out and says "yeah that looks about right" and charges another $50 to $100 for his/her services.) It only takes a few drops of your blood from the vial to run the test but they request a large vial(sometimes with Marroone, Grey, Light purple. etc) just in case they have to repeat the test to get an accurate result.

2006-08-25 18:16:52 by krystalxrain