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My t4 total is 14.3 , tsh is 2.53, t3 uptake 24 , free t4 index 3.4 the only thing high is my t4 total is this normal? i just developed high blood pressure could that have something to do with the high t4 total?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The elevated T4 could be a factor hypertension, though free T4 is the active component. We repeat abnormal tests within a month to see if it persistent. F/U w/ endocrinologist regarding monitoring , any treatment and additional studies including thyroid antibodies, thyroglobulin ultrasound of the thyroid. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17556-thyroid-blood-tests

Answered 8/4/2021

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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your thyroid function results are not a cause for concern. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/21/2021

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