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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Jan 12, 2000 12:00AM
Daisy,
TSH(thyroid stimulating horomone), is the most sensitive screening test for thyroid disorders. T4 is a confirmatory test that is used if there is an abnormality with the TSH.
Serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked with depression, can be quatified by a blood test but it is not done in clinical practice since depression is readily recognized and we are not sure what specific serotonin levels mean. I suggest that you have a psychiatric evaluation to further clarify this issue. Good luck.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Depression, thyroid studies
TSH(thyroid stimulating horomone), is the most sensitive screening test for thyroid disorders. T4 is a confirmatory test that is used if there is an abnormality with the TSH.
Serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked with depression, can be quatified by a blood test but it is not done in clinical practice since depression is readily recognized and we are not sure what specific serotonin levels mean. I suggest that you have a psychiatric evaluation to further clarify this issue. Good luck.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Depression, thyroid studies
Member Comments (1)
by Gail Miller, Jun 17, 2000 12:00AM
Please tell me all the diseases associated with a very low white cell count...I have had no chemo, no radiation, no drugs or any exposure to known toxins. Thank you, Gail
by liat, Jun 22, 2000 12:00AM
i had a blood test a few days ago. ever since then i'm afraid that the nurse used an unclean injection. please, help
