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The commonly used thyroid function tests can be divided into three categories: blood tests that assess the functional status of the thyroid gland (T4, T3R, T3RIA, TSH), tests that dynamically evaluate the pituitary—thyroid axis (TRH test, cytomal suppression test), and in vivo isotopic tests (radioiodine uptake tests, thyroid scan, etc.). In addition, several adjunctive tests (thyroglobulin, antithyroid antibodies, human thyroid stimulators, free hormones, etc.) can be utilized when indicated.
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Kannan, C.R. (1986). Testing Thyroid Function. In: Essential Endocrinology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1692-1_14
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