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8days ago when tested tsh was 21, now 18 in different lab, without taking medicine has my tsh reduced? or is it a lab mistake?

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Dr. Terri Washington answered

No: Tsh does not change significantly in a week. Both numbers are high and indicate hypothyroidism and difference in the numbers is just likely difference in the labs and how the test was performed.

Dr Kern and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2014

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A member asked:

8days ago when tested tsh was 21, now 18 in different lab, without taking medicine has my tsh reduced? or is it a lab mistake?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Terri Washington answered

Dr Kern and another doctor agreed

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