Is thyroid test done in an empty stomach or whether it can be done when you take your meals of afternoon. Because my doctor done this test with other tests when I already took my lunch .and the result was 4.61 % lil bit beyond normal. Whether I need to do this test again?
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Repeat it after 3 -4 month not now.
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Most guidelines will suggest that fasting is not necessary when performing a thyroid blood test. This can be a confusing issue since studies have regularly shown that early morning fasting translates to higher TSH levels?as much as 26 percent higher?compared to those taken later in the day with no fasting. A variation of T4 is seen more as compared to T3 and TSH. What to do- 1. Always get tested at the same time of day, in the same manner (fasting/non-fasting), and at the same lab to ensure consistency and a more accurate reflection of your condition. This is especially true if you are managing well on your current medications. 2. If possible, take your hormone replacement medications at least six hours before a test or wait until after you've had the test to take them. 3. If you are testing later in the day with normal values but aren't experiencing the benefits of replacement therapy, speak with your doctor about testing at different times of the day to see if and how values fluctuate for more queries, contact us. We will be waiting for your feedback.
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