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Key points. The results of thyroid function tests (TFTs) must always be interpreted in light of the clinical status of the patient: hypothyroid, euthyroid or hyperthyroid. Awareness of the conditions and/or disorders that can be associated with different patterns of TFTs guides further investigation and management.
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22 gru 2023 · The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test measures the amount of TSH in the blood to convey how well a person’s thyroid functions. Normal levels are typically 0.4 to 4.0 milliunits per...
9 paź 2024 · Interpreting TSH Levels. Understanding when and why thyroid hormones are released (or not) helps clear up what a low TSH and a high TSH level reveal about your thyroid's function.
15 maj 2024 · This thyroid test analyzer will help you understand your TSH, T3, T4, and other thyroid function test results. Select a test and enter your lab value to learn more.
3 paź 2023 · The results of thyroid blood tests are described in a reference range of values. The reference range has a high and low value between which results are considered normal. Values near the upper or lower limit are borderline, while anything outside of these limits is considered abnormal.
28 kwi 2018 · An overview of thyroid function test interpretation (TFT interpretation), including the common TFT patterns for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Your TSH test results can tell you if your thyroid is making too much or too little thyroid. But the test can't explain why your TSH levels may be too high or too low. If your test results aren't normal, your provider will probably order other thyroid blood tests to find out what's causing your thyroid problem.
