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Thyroid Tests, Fasting or Not

Ok so my primary care doctor ordered the following tests.
TSH .56
Free T4 .78
TT3 1.12

Should I have been fasting since the Endo I have an appointment at says I need to fast when I come in?

Can I assume these results are accurate even though I did not fast?

Does anyone know if these results would be considered normal or abnormal?

Thanks
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Oh, could these results signify Hashimoto's disease?  Sorry this is all new to me and stressfull.
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The elevated TPO ans TG antibodies along with thyroid swelling that shows as 'Swiss cheese" on the ultresound are present in most Hashimoto's patients;
the TSH tends to be higher while patient is fasting.
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Thanks for telling us that bit about the TSH. I always wondered whether eating had any effect, because even though mine keeps changing from month to month, I always notice more of a change when I haven't eaten, but thought it must be just coincidence.
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