Taking t4 meds before a blood draw will cause the free t4 level to be about 20% higher than it really is for several hours afterward.
The following is from thyroidmanager.org:
Measured levels of free and total T4 are influenced by the interval between tablet ingestion and blood sampling. In athyreotic subjects who took 0.15-0.2 mg T4 orally, the serum free and total T4 concentrations were increased by about 20% one to four hours later, with return to baseline about nine hours after T4 ingestion; serum TSH and T3 levels showed no time-dependent variation.
The TSH and free t3 are not affected.
interesting. I never asked. hmmmm
Cheryl
No you should not take your thyroid meds until after your test....per my endo, he said the meds can flood your system and give false results. I usually take mine with me with a bottle of water and take mine as soon as i get in my vehicle afterwards. :)