syl c. - Total T4 and total T3 measurements are less accurate because several medications can interfere (for example, estrogen and estrogen-containing birth control pills, tamoxifen citrate, heroin, opiates such as methadone hydrochloride, fluouracil, mitotane, androgens, anabolic steroids, nicotinic acid, and glucocorticoids) scan medical conditions (such as the nephrotic syndrome) that alter thyroid-binding globulin and confuse results. Measurement of the total T3 level is still frequently used because many laboratories cannot perform FT3 measurements.The measurement of the free T4 index and FT4level should replace measurements of the total T4 level. The free hormone concentrations also accurately represent the thyroid state.
Hydrocodone an opiate stays in your system from 3-7 days depending on your weight, amount taken, frequency of dosing.
I have a blood test for thyroid function in the morning. Will a hydrocodone taken 12 hrs prior have any effect on my levels?
syl c. - Total T4 and total T3 measurements are less accurate because several medications can interfere (for example, estrogen and estrogen-containing birth control pills, tamoxifen citrate, heroin, opiates such as methadone hydrochloride, fluouracil, mitotane, androgens, anabolic steroids, nicotinic acid, and glucocorticoids) scan medical conditions (such as the nephrotic syndrome) that alter thyroid-binding globulin and confuse results. Measurement of the total T3 level is still frequently used because many laboratories cannot perform FT3 measurements.The measurement of the free T4 index and FT4level should replace measurements of the total T4 level. The free hormone concentrations also accurately represent the thyroid state.
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