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Anti-thyroglobulin & Peroxidase How important?

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stephenCDN
stephenCDN

A friend was diagnosed with hypothyroidism with a functioning goiter in 2014. last month she was retested in the Philippines. We were not given any useful interpretation of the results. I am looking for any help in 

understanding these.

TSH 0.98ng/ml  0.27 - 3.75ng/ml range 

FT4 13.43pm    11.5 - 23.0 pm range.

FT3 5.04 pmol/L 3.1 - 6.8 range. 

Anti - thyroglobulin 394.46 range -100 IU/ml .

Anti - Thyroid Peroxidase 441.89 -100 IU/ml

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  • Scazzoh
    Scazzoh stephenCDN

    Posted

    Hi Stepehen, I would suggest that your friend keeps copies of all the tests she has so that she can compare results, map progress and note any problems. Also, I keep a record of my symptoms because they can change in small ways and you don't always notice it at the time. It makes it easier when I need to talk to my doctor.
    • stephenCDN
      stephenCDN Scazzoh

      Posted

      thank you. that's a good idea, I will suggest she keeps notes on any symtoms. How often do most get tested? I have free medical in Canada but they of course do not in the Philippines and money is hard to come by. 
    • Scazzoh
      Scazzoh stephenCDN

      Posted

      It depends on which country you live in, how carefully your doctor is monitoring you and whether your condtion is stable. There are no hard and fast rules. 

       

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