Free T4 - Free thyroxine - serum
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FT4
Synonyms
- Free tetraiodothyronine
- Endocrinology
- Free thyroxine
- FT4
Clinic significance
The unbound, biologically active fraction of thyroxine (T4). Variations in the levels or affinity of transport proteins do not affect the level of the unbound form. High levels are associated with hyperthyroidism, thyroxine overload and amiodarone therapy. Low levels are associated with hypothyroidism and certain serious conditions not related to the thyroid gland.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- Serum
- Refrigerated
Further information
- ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Turnaround time
2 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Dr Corinne SAULT
Dr Corinne SAULT
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 63 01
+334 72 80 73 75
+334 72 80 73 75