T4
Formal name: thyroxine
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To diagnose hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism in adults
When to Get Tested?
It has largely been replaced by measurement of FT4 but may still be is measured in response to an abnormal TSH test result
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm
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