One Page, Two Parts
Which tests to ask for, and how to prep. Print it or keep it on your phone for your next appointment.
What's included
The complete thyroid panel to ask for, and why TSH alone isn't enough
Follow-up tests for abnormal results, nodules, Graves', or a history of thyroid cancer
Related labs to check when your thyroid numbers look fine but you don't feel fine
The best time of day, and the best days of your menstrual cycle, to test
Which supplements to pause, and how to time your blood draw around your thyroid medication
Who this is for
Anyone with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, or Graves' who gets regular thyroid labs
Anyone preparing for a doctor's visit who wants the right tests ordered
Anyone who has recently changed their thyroid medication or dose
From Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD - board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, New York Times bestselling author, and educator who has helped patients navigate thyroid treatment for 30 years.
