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Also known as: Free T3, FT3, T3 Free
Also known as: T4 Free Direct Dialysis
The Free T3 and Free T4 Direct Dialysis Panel panel contains 2 tests with 2 biomarkers.
The T3, test is used to diagnose hyperthyroidism and to clarify thyroid status in the presence of a possible protein binding abnormality. The T4, Free, Direct Dialysis test: Free T4 by equilibrium dialysis is the most accurate measure of Free T4. Results are independent of the concentration of the T4-binding proteins, the presence of molecular variants of these proteins, or circulating autoantibodies. Free T4 is useful in distinguishing euthyroidism from thyroid disease.