Total T3 measures the combined levels of both protein-bound and free T3 circulating in the bloodstream—providing a broad overview of thyroid hormone availability rather than just the active portion.
It’s commonly used when symptoms suggest thyroid dysfunction (such as hyperthyroidism or T3-toxicosis) and especially when other thyroid tests (e.g., TSH and T4) are inconclusive.
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