How long should you fast for a thyroid test?
These days you need not fast for thyroid test.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Yes
T4. This is because T4 is converted into another thyroid hormone called T3 (triiodothyronine), free T4 is the more important hormone to measure.
The pituitary gland makes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make.
Yes one may suffer from subclinical hyperthyroidism
Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). They are often collectively referred to as thyroid hormone because T4 is largely inactive, meaning it doesn't impact your cells, whereas T3 is active
TFT, Thyroid Profile Total, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Total T3 Total T4
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