What do doctors test in thyroid blood test?

Question

I'm wondering a doctor gives you a form to get a blood test done on thyroid problem, do those people who tests others blood also check for other diseases as well? like aids or hiv or other sorts of things? i meant do those testers check for them at the same time even though the doctor only specified that only thyroid problem is needed to be tested. And the reported sent to the doctor would indicate everything the testers found out?

Answer 1

They only test for what the doctor has requested. It is both illegal and unethical (medically) to test for a certain disorder such as HIV without written consent. I know that a lot of labs now require written consent from a patient to be on file before they even test for HIV, If the blood test is being paid for by an insurance carrier then there are medical codes for diagnoses' that have to be written on the requisition form (Lab form) otself in order for the lab to be paid. I seriously doubt if a lab would run a test without consent because the cost of testing is ridiculously high ( an HIV test ranges from $150-$250 alone, then there is a charge by the pathologist ( the doctor that "interprets" the labs basically he looks at the computer read out and says "yeah that looks about right" and charges another $50 to $100 for his/her services.) It only takes a few drops of your blood from the vial to run the test but they request a large vial(sometimes with Marroone, Grey, Light purple. etc) just in case they have to repeat the test to get an accurate result.

Answer 2

The thyroid helps maintain homeostasis -the natural balance - within the body. I had to learn this the hard way when my dog was having seizures and was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and then epilepsy - the vet didn't have a clue what he was talking about, as I learned later - and he didn't conduct a thyroid test which should have been the very first thing to do. Although there isn't a direct correlation between seizures and having hypothyroidism - a very low and inactive thyroid - since my dog has been on the thyroid meds, she's been good! - Not that you'll have seizures or anything...but it's good to have these tests done, so if a problem does arise, all they have to do is check your levels and then assess the problem from there. Hope I helped!

Answer 3

When you get your thyroid tested by blood, the doctor is looking to see if you have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Looking to see if you thyroid is under or over producing. Now if you are on medication he may be testing to see if he needs to increase your medication or decrease your medication. No you can not test for any other diseases or do any other blood test you can only do the test the doctor has order because it is against the law and plus your insurance company will not allow a doctor or lab to just start doing random testing on people's blood without a diagnosis and a doctor's order and of course the doctor is not going to run a test on you without your knowledge. If you want an AIDS test you need to let your doctor know that so he can order that for you.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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