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Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3)

Normal range 2.3-4.2 pg/mL (3.5-6.5 pmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum.

Also known as: FT3.

2.3-4.2 pg/mLReference range

Reference range

Conventionalpg/mL
2.34.2
SIpmol/L
3.56.5

Combined adult band. LabVals does not publish separate men's, women's, or pediatric ranges for Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3); those can be narrower than the band shown.

Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3) reference range, specimen, and conversion details
SpecimenSerum
Conventional range2.3-4.2 pg/mL
SI range3.5-6.5 pmol/L
Conversion factor×1.536 (conventional → SI)
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What is the normal range for Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3)?

The standard teaching reference range for Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3) is 2.3-4.2 pg/mL in conventional units, or 3.5-6.5 pmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.

Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.

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Nursing considerations

  • Most useful when hyperthyroidism is suspected but Free T4 is normal.
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