What does a low T7 mean?
What does it mean if your T7 Index result is too low? T7 will usually be decreased in patients with hypothyroidism. It may also be low in patients with non-thyroid illness.
What is T7 in thyroid test?
The T7 test is an estimation of T4 levels, based on the results of the T3 re-uptake and T4 test. This test is used in combination with the other thyroid tests in the panel to provide a comprehensive overview of thyroid functioning.
Is TSH 0.7 Low?
TSH normal values are 0.5 to 5.0 mIU/L. Pregnancy, a history of thyroid cancer, history of pituitary gland disease, and older age are some situations when TSH is optimally maintained in different range as guided by an endocrinologist. FT4 normal values are 0.7 to 1.9ng/dL.
What happens if thyroid TSH is low?
TSH is a hormone made by the pituitary gland that tells the thyroid gland how much thyroid hormone to make. Symptoms of low TSH include weight loss, fatigue, confusion, heat intolerance, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure and other symptoms.
What do low numbers on a thyroid test mean?
High TSH levels can mean your thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. Low TSH levels can mean your thyroid is making too much of the hormones, a condition called hyperthyroidism.
What can affect thyroid test results?
These are factors that can affect your thyroid levels:
- You get tested at different times of the day.
- You go to different labs for testing.
- You switch brands.
- You skip pills.
- You take the wrong dosage.
- You’re inconsistent.
- You become pregnant.
- You take other medications.
What does high T7 mean?
T7 will usually be elevated in patients with hyperthyroidism and decreased with hypothyroidism. It may be low in patients with nonthyroid illness. Disorder.