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A member asked:
Is the tsh test always accurate?
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Yep: Tsh is a very sensitive and accurate test to know the thyoid gland function.
Answered 3/16/2014
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No: The test is a screen, but many things affect the TSH and have thyroid disease.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Unless there is a lab error TSH is very accurate test.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Routine blood worked showed 0.06 fasting TSH. When is the best time of day for a accurate T3 (liothyronine) and free T4 test. Not diagnosed yet. ?
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My thyroid stim.Hormone value is 1.680? Is that good or bad? Should i ask for a T3 (liothyronine) T4 test just to be sure cause i heard the TSH isnt always accruate?
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How do the free T3 (liothyronine) T4 differ from total T3 (liothyronine) T4 ? And which of them is more accurate in diagnosing thyroid issues along with the TSH test ?
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