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Can an underactive thyroid go undetected in a blood test?
Can an underactive thyroid go undetected in a blood test?
Can an underactive thyroid go undetected in a blood test?
Yes
Last updated on 22 Jun 2023
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What is a TSH test?
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. TSH levels that are too high or too low may be a sign of a thyroid problem.
Last updated on 21 Jun 2023
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What is the function of TSH?
The pituitary gland makes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH tells your thyroid how much thyroid hormone it needs to make.
Last updated on 22 Jun 2023
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What is the difference between T3 and reverse T3 in the thyroid?
Reverse T3 (T3) is the metabolically inactive form of T3. Reverse T3 contains the same number of iodine molecules
Last updated on 21 Jun 2023
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Can an underactive thyroid go undetected in a blood test?
Yes
Last updated on 22 Jun 2023
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Is the thyroid test done before breakfast?
Yes
Last updated on 21 Jun 2023
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Thyroid Profile (Total T3, Total T4, TSH)
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