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Will a full blood count also check thyroid levels?

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No: A full blood count is usually a CBC and just checks your level of hemoglobin, white cells, and platelets. To check thyroid function you need a free T4, and TSH level.

Dr Kozminski agreed

Answered 1/5/2015

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