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Can a tsh level of 3.6 mean hypothyroidism?

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Normal: All test have to be interpreted in the clinical situation that they are ordered in but usually at most labs 0.45 to 4.5 is normql so a 3.6 is fine.

Answered 2/27/2019

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

YES: TSH alone is not adequate to diagnose hypothyroidism. There is evidence of benefits of treating those with a TSH above 2.5 but I advise checking Free T3, Free T4, TSH and thyroid antibodies as well as evaluating your symptoms. See http://tinyurl.com/nrww2qg and https://tinyurl.com/6mcwvzy and http://www.drdach.com/Thyroid_Lab_Tests.html and http://www.townsendletter.com/Dec2008/hypothyroid1208.htm

Answered 2/25/2019

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