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Thyroid function tests

Thyroid function test

Definition

Thyroid function tests are common tests used to tell how well your thyroid is working.

See the following articles for details:

How the test is performed

How to prepare for the test

How the test will feel

Why the test is performed

Normal Values

What abnormal results mean

What the risks are

Special considerations

References

McDermott MT. Endocrine Secrets. St. Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2004.

Review Date: 4/26/2007

Reviewd By: Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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