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Do i need to fast 10-12 hrs before doing t3 and tsh test? Also i do night shift until 7am and if i go for the test in the morning will that affect the result?
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It's better to get TFT after 10 hours of overnight fasting
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
No it wont affect, but go 12 hours fasting.
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
T3T4TSH test should be done empty stomach in morning between 7-9 am for accurate results
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
No effect
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