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Do you need to fast before a ft3 blood test?

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Hi

It arrived already. I ordered it at 5pm yesterday and has come at one today normal post!!!! How good is that!

I've had a light elevenses, have I to fast overnight before doing it?

Jx

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Jeppy,

If you are only checking FT3 there's no need to fast. If you are testing TSH too you should fast and do the blood test early in the morning.

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Thanks a lot Clutter

(Love the name I could be clutter clutter lol )

Wondering if this testing is enough, will see (no harm done )

Thanks

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