Where can I pay to have my T3 tested in the UK?

[amandapickle1981]

I have been told by my doctor that the labs in the Uk will not test my T3 even if he requests this to be done. I have been advised that I can pay to have it tested privatly and if proved I require T3 drugs then the uk medical body can not refuse me further T3 tests or treatment. Is this correct?

Does anybody know where I can get this done?

Is anybody else as angry as me that this is not done routinely!?

[stella5349]

let us know how it goes Amanda. Its tough over there with thyroid.

[amandapickle1981]

Hi, thanks for all the replys. My TSH which was previously high came back at 3.09 so after speaking to a doctor he has agreed to try to get the labs to test for FT3. Blood was sent off this morning, so fingers crossed the labs done refuse to do it. I did make sure that there was an explanation written on the blood sample as to why my doc was requesting it.

Just hope it comes back with something as I'm truly going bonkers!

Thanks again,
Amanda

[stella5349]

ZRT labs has a blood spot and saliva test you can order. It may not be advanced as some straight forward blood lab clinic but if you are desperate - anything would be helpful.

[Barb135]

I don't live in UK, and don't know your NHS, but there are some people on this forum, who have gotten this done.  

If you have to go through all that trouble to get the test, do make sure you specify FREE T3, not just T3, or you might get total, which is obsolete and of little value.

Good luck...

[bhoysbabe]

You can get tested for T3, FT3 in UK. What to do is write or get doctor to write on lab
request Hyperthyroid or taking T3.
Lab will test it then.

[amandapickle1981]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

Are you now treated for T3 as well? Is it true that if you go private and you do need T3 drugs the NHS will provide them and you will get tested for T3 in the future on the NHS?

Thanks again,
Amanda