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Thyroid test fasting requirement

2020-01-03 09:53:42
I've scheduled thyroid profile (T3 T4 Tsh) blood test. Am I required to fast before the test? If yes, how many hours fasting required?
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It's better done in fasting state early morning.

Answered2020-01-04 07:23:49

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