Thyroid Testing - times? fasting?

fitness_chick · 05-06-2004, 12:51 PM

Whoo hooo - my doctor has finallly agreed to do a thyroid panel and associated testing!!

So anyway, is there a better time of day to show accurate results from the blood test? Shoud I do it fasting or no? Also, I usually never have caffeine but I did yesterday to finish a paper I was working on. Would that affect it?

I'd like to get the testing done asap but want to be accurate about it. My doctor usually doesn't tell me these types of details unfortunately.

thanks!!

-Amie

prunepie · 05-07-2004, 03:47 AM

i havent heard about when is the best time or not to test...hmm you might want to go to www.thyroid.about.com... its a great site and they have all the info you need xo jen

Chigal · 05-15-2004, 11:14 AM

They usually tell you to fast when you get your thyroid check, because the levels of blood sugar, etc change with food. You usually have to start fasting after about 11 pm the previous night, so I usually try to make my appointments for the morning so that I can go eat breakfast afterwards. Anything can throw it off. One time, I went to my doctor and I didn't know I was to be tested. All I had was a cup of yogurt and she said I couldn't be tested. I'd definately ask the doctor were I you, especially if this is your first time getting checked.

fitness_chick · 05-15-2004, 04:41 PM

Yeah, I already got it done, but I did it first thing in the morning, fasting. it came back 'normal' but I've no idea what that means. I've asked to see the results so they are sending them to me.

thanks,
Amie