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UK Guidelines for the Use of Thyroid Function Tests
www.british-thyroid-association.org7.4 Selective use of thyroid function tests 54 7.5 Reference ranges 55 7.6 Quality control and quality assurance 56 7.7 Interpreting results of thyroid function tests 57 7.8 Follow-up of unusual test results 61 7.9 Laboratory tests used to determine the cause of thyroid dysfunction 61
Recommended Lab Monitoring for Common Medications
www.mysccg.comJul 19, 2010 · Thyroid function tests • Amiodarone: Baseline and every six months 30 Can cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism • Incidence of hyperthyroidism may be as high as 10%. 30 • Incidence of hypothyroidism may be as high as 22%. 30 • Management options include discontinuation; levothyroxine for hypothyroidism; or corticosteroids, antithyroid
AMERICAN THYROID ASSOCIATION www.thyroid.org …
www.thyroid.orgroutine physical examination or on imaging tests like CT scans or neck ultrasound done for completely unrelated reasons. Occasionally, patients themselves find thyroid nodules by noticing a lump in their neck while looking in a mirror, buttoning their collar, or fastening a necklace. Abnormal thyroid function tests may occasionally be the
UK Guidelines for the Use of Thyroid Function Tests
pathlabs.rlbuht.nhs.ukthyroid function tests together with clinical findings. In determining the optimal dose of thyroxine the biochemical target is a TSH result that is detectable, not elevated, and preferably within the reference range. Long-term Follow-up: Once stabilised …
UK Guidelines for the Use of Thyroid Function Tests
www.british-thyroid-association.org4 Use of thyroid function tests: guidelines development group Working party membership Professional body represented Graham H Beastall BSc, PhD, FRCPath Secretary, guideline development group Consultant Clinical Scientist, Glasgow
Guidelines for the Use of Thyroid Function Tests …
www.kznhealth.gov.zaGuidelines for the Use of Thyroid Function Tests Grey’s Hospital Laboratory Pietermartizburg Complex Compiled and adapted by Dr. R. Sirkar
Factsheet Lithium Preparations
www.ncl-mon.nhs.ukthyroxine. Monitor thyroid function tests. Polyuria and polydipsia *Uncommon Transient following initiation. Try reducing dose. May occur more frequently with twice-daily dosing. If persists, check creatinine and U&Es. Advise patient drinks fluid in moderation to avoid changes in fluid balance. Diarrhoea *Uncommon May be a sign of toxicity ...
Thyroid Function Tests
www.thyroid.orgAMERICAN THYROID ASSOCIATION® Thyroid Function Tests WHAT IS THE THYROID GLAND? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower front of the neck. The thyroid’s job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body.
Thyroid Function Tests - Auburn University
www.auburn.eduTHYROID FUNCTION TESTS Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) assay measures the concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone in the serum.
Thyroid Function Tests
www.thyroid.orgThe “free” T4 or T3 is the hormone that is unbound and able to enter and affect the body tissues. TESTS Blood tests to measure these hormones are readily available and widely used, but not all are useful in all situations. Tests to evaluate thyroid function include the following: