Clarilab

Thyroid

Free T4 test

Also called FT4, free thyroxine

The active, unbound form of the main thyroid hormone.

Typical range
About 0.8–1.8 ng/dL.
Usual recheck
About 2 months when out of range

Why it's done

Done with TSH to confirm a thyroid problem.

What a high result can mean

Overactive thyroid.

What a low result can mean

Underactive thyroid.

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