Thyroid Function Testing Pathology Quick Guide

Clinical suspicion of hypothyroidism ( determine free T4 & TSH (low free T4 & low/normal TSH = secondary hypothyroidism. Clinical suspicion of hypothyroidism ( determine free T4 & TSH (high free T4 & high TSH = thyroid hormone resistance. BE SURE TO READ THE TEXT. We think hypothyroidism is increasing because quality of life is diminishing. ................
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