TSH, 3rd Generation

[Judster46]

My TSH, 3rd Generation came back at 4.83 with normal range being 0.40-4.50   -  What is it telling me.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

This is mild hypothyroidism.  Usually we would retest this in 6 weeks and see if it is persistent or if it is a transient abnormality.

[samelon]

A related discussion, What does TSH levels mean was started.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

most likely a dose increase would be indicated in this situation

[Judster46]

I am presently on a low dose of Synthroid.  My former TSH showed within the normal range - - possibly I will need an increase in my throid?