I take 50 mcg/day thyroxine sodium tablets. My recent test report shows T3 1.06 ng/ml (normal range 0.6 to 1.81), T4 9.90 microgram/dL (normal range 3.2 to 12.6), and TSH 8.01 microIU/mL (normal range 0.35 to 5.5). The test was done according to CLIA. Should there be any change in the dose of thyroxine?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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TSH above 5.5 indicates under treatment. You may need dose increase. Please confirm with Free T3, Free T4, and discuss with your endocrinologist.

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