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Ways to raise TSH levels for accurate test results
Your doctor will give you instructions if you need to raise your TSH levels before a radioisotope scan.
Option 1 Have rhTSH (Thyrogen) injections |
Option 2 Stop taking thyroid hormone replacement medicine |
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