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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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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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