Dr. Mazlen's CFS Testing Procedures

T4,Free/Total & T3U: 
Thyroid testing is used to assess thyroid dysfunction and/or thyroid disease. Direct measure of thyroxine (total & free) or triidothyronine (T3) and indirect measure of function using FT4 index or T3 uptake allow for supportive evidence of clinical findings.

TSH: 
Elevated thyroid stimulating hormone, now referred to as Thyrotropin is useful in the determination of primary thyroid disease and is found elevated in 95% of hypothyroid patients.

Anti-thyroglobulin AB (ATA): 
Autoantibody directed against a protein produced by thyroid cells. Positive in chronic thyroiditis.

Anti-thyroid Perox/Microsomal ABS: 
Autoantibodies direct against the microsomal component of thyroid cells. More commonly found in chronic thyroiditis than ATA.

* This test is not to be considered as an absolute diagnostic marker for CFS. It is used merely as a diagnostic guideline to help the physician to assess the patient's condition.

Other Tests Available:

• Amino Acid Profile - Aatron Labs
• HHV6 Rapid Culture - Herpesvirus Diagnostics
• Mycoplasma - Immunosciences Lab
• Mycoplasma by PCR
• Lyme Disease by PCR - Medical Diagnostic Labs
• Heavy Metal Testing

CFS Radio Show Audio Files
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