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A member asked:

If my tsh and t4 are high and free thyroxine is normal...but t3 (liothyronine) uptake is low, should i take synthroid my dr prescribed?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Your tests indicate you have a hypo active thyroid and should take replacement. While you may need to take this treatment for long, you need to get these repeated annually to adjust your meds.

Answered 7/20/2015

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Hi, could someone please help me decipher my test results? Tsh 2.100 range 0.450-4.500 thyroxine (t4) 4.5 4.5-12 T3 (liothyronine) uptake 31 24-39 free thyrox

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Can u help decipher my lab test? Tsh 2.100 range 0.450-4.500 thyroxine (t4) 4.5 4.5-12 T3 (liothyronine) uptake 31 24-39 free thyroxine index 1.4. 1.2-4.9 t4, free(direct) 0.82 .82-1.7 free T3 (liothyronine) 1.8?

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A member asked:

Test done: thyroxine (t4) 12.4 range 4.5-12.4 T3 (liothyronine) uptake 33 range 24-39 TSH 0.01 range 0.450-4.500 . I am on levo 150mg last 60 days. What it means ?

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A member asked:

Tsh level is 9.23 HIGH (0.450-4.500) Thyroxine T4 6.4 ( 4.5-12) T3 uptake 27 (24-39%). free thyroxine index 1.7 what does it mean?

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A member asked:

I just received lab results showing the following: thyroid tsh 15.060 high thyroxine (t4) 6.2 t3 uptake 26 free thyroxine index l.6?

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