What are thyroid function tests?

Also known as: thyroid blood tests, thyroid tests, T3, T3RU, T4, TSH

If doctors suspect a problem with the function of the thyroid gland, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or another medical condition, they may recommend thyroid function tests. These are simply a series of blood tests that determine how well the thyroid gland is functioning.

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Reviewed by: Alejandro Diaz, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM