• Female
• 26 Years
• 29/01/2025

I'm wondering if I need to be on an empty stomach for a thyroid test. Can you advise on this?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 3+ Yrs

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Yes on empty stomach

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