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Thyroid tests
Does thyroid testing needs overnight fasting?
Or should I get it done like that for subclinical hypothyroidism?
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Dr. Tanvi Parikh
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Pune
It needs fasting and if you are thyroxine, skip the dose on the day of the test before the blood is collected. You can take the medicine after blood is drawn
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