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T3

Alternative Names: Triiodothyronine; T3 radioimmunoassay What the risks are: The only risks of the test is those minor risks associated with having blood drawn. Special considerations: Text Continues Below Drugs that can increase T3 measurements include clofibrate, estrogens, methadone, and oral contraceptives. Drugs that can decrease T3 measurements include anabolic steroids, androgens, antithyroid drugs (for example, propylthiouracil), lithium, phenytoin, and propranolol.

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