#TSH#Test#Fasting#withoutFasting

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I wanted to check my TSH and before the test prior 4 hrs I took tea and some biscuit. My TSH result is 17 . Is the test correct or I need to get it done again?

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Dr. Kiran Kumar S

General Physician 19 yrs exp Bangalore

Pls check ur t3, t4 and tsh once again in v gud lab. Do u hav any problems. Bcoz u hav checked ur thyroid hormones.

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pls take medical advice

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dont worry . get ur tests done under medical advice

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

This test may be measured any time of the day without fasting. The brain regulates the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood. So the result should be correct . I would advise you to visit an endocrinologist and get treated accordingly.