I would like to know what does a thyroid blood test panel of someone who has hypothyroidism look like.I was having problems reading my test.My doctor states she will give me call for future instructions,but that could be any day this week since they are always really slow.
Age: 45
Female
Medications: None
General Information: I have just started a weight loss program using the diet pill.Qysmia.
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In fact what is important in your blood test results is the TSH level. It needs to be in the normal range of your laboratory reference value – usually If your TSH is over 4.0 you have hypothyroidism. As a consequence your T4 level will be the low or in the abnormal low range and you will require medication.