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Hi, i was given a lab order to do t4 & tsh do i need to do it in the early morning fasting or is doing it later and/or after having breakfast ok?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Anytime is fine: Thyroid hormone tests may be done any time of day, and a patient does not need to be fasting before the blood test.

Answered 10/30/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, i was given a lab order to do t4 & tsh do i need to do it in the early morning fasting or is doing it later and/or after having breakfast ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

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