Posted by Phillipa on August 25, 2009, at 12:40:49
So many with thyroid issues or wondering hoping this copies a special addition received today. And so much info on adrenals etc. And the various medications and methods of testing. Phillipa ps google and subscribe many links off to side of newsletter.
Thyroid Disease
In the Spotlight | More Topics | Blood Tests |
from Mary Shomon
Dear Readers, This is a special issue of my thyroid newsletter, focusing on everything you ever wanted to know about thyroid tests and evaluations that are used to diagnose and manage thyroid disease. Consider this special issue sort of a Thyroid Testing 101! Live well, Mary
In the Spotlight
Thyroid Testing and Diagnosis: An Overview
A look at all the key issues involved in thyroid diagnosis, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests.More Topics
Fine Needle Aspiration FNA Biopsy of the Thyroid
Questions & Answers
Unconventional Tests and Procedures for Thyroid Diagnosis
Iodine, saliva, temperature, more...
Thyroid Self-Tests
Ordering your own thyroid tests
How to Interpret Your Thyroid Blood Tests
What do the numbers mean?
What Is a Normal TSH Level?
It may not be what you think
What is the Optimal TSH Level for Thyroid Patients?
And which level is best for you?
Free T3: Understanding Thyroid Lab Tests
Dr. Ken Woliner explains
Clinical Evaluation for Thyroid Disease
A critical part of detecting and diagnosing thyroid disease is a clinical evaluation conducted by a trained practitioner. Find out all the steps that should take place when your practitioner performs a thorough clinical evaluation of your thyroid gland.
Thyroid Imaging Tests
A number of imaging tests are performed for diagnosis of various thyroid conditions. These tests include: nuclear scans, radioactive iodine uptake (RAI-U) scans, CT scans, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and thyroid ultrasounds. Find out more about these imaging tests for thyroid disease.
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Thyroid Blood Tests
Blood Tests That Diagnose Thyroid Disease
Find out all about the various blood tests that may be done as part of a thyroid diagnosis, including: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH); Total T4/ Total Thyroxine; Free T4 / Free Thyroxine; Total T3 / Total Triiodothyronine; Free T3 / Free Triiodothyronine; Thyroglobulin/Thyroid Binding Globulin/TBG; Reverse T3; Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb) / Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibodies; Antithyroid Microsomal Antibodies / Antimicrosomal Antibodies; Thyroglobulin Antibodies / Antithyroglobulin Antibodies; Thyroid Receptor Antibodies (TRAb); and Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSI
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