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Why does an endocrinologist test for tsh, t4 & t3 (liothyronine)?
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Thyroid function: These are thyroid function tests and help to determine how the thyroid gland is working.
Answered 8/2/2012
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I had a tsh of .06. Tested again 2 weeks later showed .05 with normal T4/T3. Should I see an endocrinologist? Also is this very low for a TSH?
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Hi, my dermatologist ran a thyroid panel. My TSH and t4 came back normal but my total t3 was very high. What could be wrong and is that enough to see an endocrinologist?
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