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Do you have to take a blood test to get your thyroid checked?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes.: Blood tests are used to see if your thyroid is functioning right.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: The way to know thyroid functions is through blood testings.

Dr Livingston and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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