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If t3 (liothyronine) is converted from t4 inside the cell, how can they measure the free t3 (liothyronine) in the blood test?

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Similar to free T4: Both T4 and t3 (liothyronine) circulate in bound and free forms after formation in the thyroid (t4) and peripheral (t3 (liothyronine)) cells. The free t3 (liothyronine) can be measured but the results are much lower and less meaningful than free t4.

Answered 10/4/2015

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