Diagnostics & Tests

T3 vs T4: The Two Thyroid Hormones and What Each Test Shows

TSH is the screen; free T4 and T3 tell the fuller story.

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TSH is the screen; free T4 and T3 tell the fuller story.

The Basics

T4 is the storage hormone the thyroid makes; T3 is the active form tissues use. TSH from the pituitary drives production.

Reading the Pattern

High TSH with low T4 means underactive; low TSH with high T3/T4 means overactive; mixed patterns need an endocrinologist.

When Nodules Appear

Ultrasound and sometimes biopsy follow, Clinic-Y partner endocrinology teams complete the workup within days.

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