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What does does a low t4 index (t7) indicate? my free t4 is .9ng/dl and my t3 uptake is 32% my calculations give me a t4 index of .33, internet search

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Dr. Marc Rendell answered

Specializes in Diabetology

T4 index: T7 is a calculated value. If Free T4 is within normal limits along with a normal TSH value, do not worry

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/9/2017

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TSH 1.160 (0.091 in 9/2022) T4 9.7, T3 uptake 21, Free T3 3.6, Free Thyroxine Index 2.0, NP wants to start on low dose Levothyroxine due to low T3 uptake, even though others levels WNL. Should I start taking it or not? 31, female, fatigue, wt gain?

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On my thyroid panel blood test, my T4. T3 (liothyronine) uptake, Free Thyroxine Index are normal. But, my TSH is too low. Whats that mean?

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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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I got a thyroid test and need analysis of the results Thyroxine t4 = 6.8 T3 uptake = 26 Free thyroxine index = 1.8?

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