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Netwd Health Directory
Thyroid Diagnostic Tests
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AACE: TSH Level Explanation
Discusses their recommendations and position on changing TSH scores.
BMJ - Thyroid function tests
Letters that discuss the reassessment of thyroid function tests.
BMJ - Thyroid function tests and hypothyroidism
Discusses the debate over diagnosis and treatment of thyroid failure and suggests measurement of serum TSH alone may not always reflect its status.
Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine
History of nuclear medicine, FAQ and cases including goiter and thyroid scan. English/Greek languages.
EndocrineWeb - Common Tests to Examine Thyroid Gland Function
Discusses T4, T3, TBG, TSH, TRH, RAI uptake, scans, needle biopsy, and ultrasounds.
Laboratory Support for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Thyroid Disease
Contains Word documents on thyroid tests for the laboratorian and physician. From NACB Laboratory Medicine Practice Guidelines.
MedicineNet - Ultrasound
Provides an overview on what an ultrasound is, its purpose and preparation for the test, and how the results are transmitted to physician and patient.
Pitfalls to Avoid While Interpreting Thyroid Function Tests
Presents five illustrated cases where errors of interpretation were made. [PDF]
Thyroid Clinical Pathology
Includes a case study, lab testing, and thyroid metabolism. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine.
Thyroid Function Tests
Total T4 (T4), Free T4 (FT4), Total T3 (T3), Resin T3 Uptake, sTSH (TSH), Antithyroid Antibodies, Reverse T3.
The Thyroid Homepage - Santa Monica Thyroid Diagnostic Center
Includes hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, ultrasound, and TSH testing information. Features a blog by Dr Richard Guttler.
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