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Will a fasting blood test tell if i have hypothyroidism?

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Yes it will: To diagnose Hypothyroidism you do not have to fast,but if your blood was collected while fasting for some other reason it is ok/And will tell if you have Hypothyroidism as long as you are tested for it.You need T3T4FreeT4 and TSH level done on fasting or non fasting specimen

Answered 12/26/2014

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