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Should Free Thyroid Profile Testing Be Done On Empty Stomach?
Question: hi
i want to know free t3 t4 ts4 test should be done with empty stomach or we can go after eating food and medicine also. currently patient of hypothroid and taking medicine thyronorm 75 mcg .
i want to know free t3 t4 ts4 test should be done with empty stomach or we can go after eating food and medicine also. currently patient of hypothroid and taking medicine thyronorm 75 mcg .
Brief Answer:
Empty stomach means no food, meds are OK
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. Thyroid profile testing is traditionally done on an empty stomach (or fasting sample as they say in the lab). You may have your morning medication with a sip of water though. That is not a problem.
Hope this helps. Take Care,
Vinay
Empty stomach means no food, meds are OK
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. Thyroid profile testing is traditionally done on an empty stomach (or fasting sample as they say in the lab). You may have your morning medication with a sip of water though. That is not a problem.
Hope this helps. Take Care,
Vinay
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