Re: 24hour Urine test for Thyroid function - FT3 and FT4

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You need to stop thyroid supplementation for ALL thyroid funciton tests for as long as it is possible for you to do so. The 24 urine test tells you what amount of Free T4 and Free T3 you have in your actual tissues (which is what we really need to know) and not what is floating around in your blood. I would definitely recommend this test. Any doctor who refuses to take a 24 hour urine Thyroid function test should be removed from the GMC register.

Luv - Sheila

Hi,I am asking this question on behalf of one of our members who isunable to log onto the site at the moment.Has anyone had this test done? If so, were they happy that theresults gave a better indication of their state of health than theusual blood tests? Do you need to stop taking your medication (inthis case Armour ) before the test, and if so, for how long?Any information will be most helpful.Luv,Anne x

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Hi Anne,

I did this test as I heard the it is more reliable than a one-off

blood sample. Basically you collect your pee for a 24 hour period and

give a small sample to the lab. It is claimed that this smoothes out

any high or low readings. I would contend the result is more reliable

than a blood test. I would definitely recommend this test.

Having said that, the more tests I do the less confidence I have in them.

I hope this helps.

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> I did this test as I heard the it is more reliable than a one-off

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Thanks ,

I will forward the information to Debra. It will help to decide what

to do.

Luv,

Anne x

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tests for as long as it is possible for you to do so.

Hi Sheila,

I will pass on the info to Debra. I don't know of any NHS doctor who

will carry out this test do you? I can only find a couple of private

labs and their fees are about £100. If anybody knows of anywhere else

that this test can be done, please let me know.

Luv,

Anne x

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> Hi Anne,

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> I did this test as I heard the it is more reliable than a one-off

> blood sample.

Hi ,

Just one other question, which lab did you use for the test? I am

assuming that you were unable to have the test done on the NHS!

Luv,

Anne x

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Hi Anne,

I had mine done at IWDL. It cost £100. All you have to do is order a

kit over the phone. They send it out to you and you return it to them

directly. They will then email you the results after about 5 days.

I think it is best to do the test early in the week to avoid your

sample being left over the weekend. Obviously the sooner the lab

analyses the sample the better. Because I live in ireland I had to

courier it to them.

I am not sure how IWDL compare to other labs.

lol

paul

[Guest guest]

http://www.iwdl.co.uk/Urine%20Thyroid%20Hormones.htm

there is a link at the bottom of the page which directs you to

ordering kits.

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>>> I don't know of any NHS doctor whowill carry out this test do you? I can only find a couple of privatelabs and their fees are about £100. <<<

I guess that is your answer

Lilian

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We have information about all the tests that can be done and where they can be done on our website Anne www.tpa-uk.org.uk

Luv - Sheila

Re: 24hour Urine test for Thyroid function - FT3 and FT4

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