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reverse T3

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reverse T3
3,3′,5′-tri-iodothyronine.

reverse T3
3,3',5'-Triiodothyronine, rT3 Lab medicine A conversion product of T4–thyroxine, the level of which reflects the rate of peripheral conversion of thyroid hormones of T4 to T3 Normal rT3 levels 0.15-0.77 mmol/L. See Euthryoid sick syndrome.


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Reverse T3 This study purported to show that reverse triiodothyronine (rT3) is synthesized in the brain and choroid plexus and is prevented by the blood brain barrier from entering peripheral circulation.
Reverse T3 (rT3) is usually elevated and can be a useful test.
 
 
 
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