Question about tests to be done

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Hi Jill,

I don't think these are Free T3 and Free T4, which give the most accurate

picture of your thyroid levels (my endo only does Free T4 and regular T3, but

here you're getting neither one). The antibodies for Graves' are also missing.

They are often called TSI (TSH receptor stimulating immunoglobulins). TPO only

signal thyroid autoimmune disease in general, and I believe TG are a measure of

inflammation. It sounds like you need to give the endo's office a call.

Best wishes,

I just got a " test requisition form " for me to take to the lab with me from

my soon-to-be new endo (recommended by Iannuzzi, thanks!). . . .

What I see marked on the form is the following:

Antithyroid Antibodies (TPO & TG)

T4, T3U

T3 RIA

TSH - highly sensitive

.. . .

Thanks,

Jill