Free Triiodothyronine— Normal Range & What Your Result Means

Normal Free Triiodothyronine range (Free T3, pg/mL)

  • Adults2.3–4.2 pg/mL

Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs. Use the range on your own report.

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What is Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3)?

Free Triiodothyronine is measured as part of a thyroid panel. Your Free T3 is in a healthy range — your thyroid is producing an appropriate amount of active hormone.

What does a high Free Triiodothyronine mean?

Your Free T3 is elevated, which can point to an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) — symptoms include palpitations, weight loss, and anxiety. Worth discussing with your doctor.

What does a low Free Triiodothyronine mean?

Your Free T3 is low. T3 is the active thyroid hormone; a low level often goes alongside an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and can cause tiredness, weight gain, and feeling cold.

Understand your whole report, not just one number

A single value rarely tells the full story — Free Triiodothyronine is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.

Free Triiodothyronine: frequently asked questions

What is a normal Free Triiodothyronine level?

A normal Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3) level is 2.3–4.2 pg/mL for adults. Reference ranges vary slightly between laboratories, so always compare against the range printed on your own report.

What does a high Free Triiodothyronine mean?

Your Free T3 is elevated, which can point to an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) — symptoms include palpitations, weight loss, and anxiety. Worth discussing with your doctor.

What does a low Free Triiodothyronine mean?

Your Free T3 is low. T3 is the active thyroid hormone; a low level often goes alongside an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and can cause tiredness, weight gain, and feeling cold.

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