TSH lab with the new norms in Michigan?

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

Where can we have blood tested that is following the new suggestions

for TSH normal range? Quest Lab's doesn't do it. Where are

locations in Southwest Michigan?

Ever hopeful,

Alice

[Guest guest]

> Where can we have blood tested that is following the new suggestions

> for TSH normal range? Quest Lab's doesn't do it. Where are

> locations in Southwest Michigan?

I would assume that the results will be the same in any reputable lab;

it's the interpretation that'll differ. By now you know enough not to

trust a dr. that the " numbers are fine; " I'm sure you need to see the

actual numbers. Then you can twist your dr.'s arm to agree to use the new

ranges ;-)

Take care, Fay

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[Guest guest]

Hi Fay,

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists changed the range based

on a study recommended by the Institute of Medicine. The problem stemmed from

studies showing that many people with congestive heart failure, high lipid

levels etc. have undiagnosed hypothryoidism.

So last Jan the AACE sent out a press release recommending the change in TSH

to 0.3-3.04. It shouldn't matter what method the lab uses since worldwide we

use mu/L as the units to measure TSH. Most laboratories, though, have never

seen this recommendation. Where I work, I made sure we changed the range, but

unless a laboratory is given a copy of the press release they're not aware of

this recommendation. This is the 2nd time the TSH range has been significantly

lowered and last time there was a similar situation.

If everyone were to show the AACE release to their endos it would help. Often

the endos call the labs to complain about outdated ranges and then the range

is changed. You should still be able to find the press release to take to your

endo. Doctors who keep up with Continuing Education should already know about

this, but many don't since there is so much info to keep up with. They

should, though, respect the recommendations of the AACE and the IOM. Take care,

Elaine