HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Is An Increased Percentage Of Monocytes In Blood Related To High TSH Levels?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2023

Question: Yesterday I got my blood test results and got some deviations in them. My Monocyte% is a little high 11.1% (2-10%). WBC and Absolute Monocyte value were normal too. My TSH levels were high 7.2 (04-4.5) and free T4 were in the high end too 18 (11-21). I don't have a value of T3. I had a little tiredness but also some insomnia and that's why these tests were taken. I am 29 yo male. I don't have any other symptoms. I don't use any medications.
Could increased count of Monocytes be related to high TSH levels? Because both TSH and T4 are high, does it mean that the only explanation is a tumor of pituitary gland or a metastasis in it?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism is suggested.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

First let me explain to you that in most of the cases when TSH is up to 10 mUI/mL, ft4 and ft3 are within the normal ranges.

The Ft4 18 is considered within normal ranges.

It should be over 22 to think about pituitary tumors.

Furthermore, the symptoms you explained are suggestive for an underactive thyroid.

Monocyte value is not related to thyroid function.

I would suggest starting treatment for hypothyroidism.

Hope the information will help.

Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist

Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee