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Thyroid

Free T4 Test

The active, unbound form of the main thyroid hormone. Confirms thyroid function alongside TSH.

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Results in 1–3 days
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What is Free T4?

The active, unbound form of the main thyroid hormone. Confirms thyroid function alongside TSH.

Free T4 Reference Range

These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.

PopulationRange
age 18+0.820 – 1.77 ng/dL

Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.

What your Free T4 result may mean

Higher than range

Usually reflects an overactive thyroid or excess thyroid medication.

Lower than range

Usually reflects an underactive thyroid or pituitary issues.

Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.

Related Thyroid biomarkers

Markers commonly tested alongside Free T4.

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