THYROID FUNCTION ALGORITHM - Metropolitan Medical

THYROID FUNCTION ALGORITHM Metro Lab s THYROID ALGORITHM is based on the approach recommended by the Mayo Clinic. Use of this algorithmic approach allows physicians to make timely diagnoses which can reduce the cost of care by the elimination of expensive redraws, repeat orders, and unnecessary physician time. The appropriate tests are all performed automatically. The ALGORITHM consists of these tests: The Sensitive-TSH (s-TSH) This is the best screening assay for both hypo and hyperthyroidism. Most results will be normal and there is no further testing. The Free T4 (FT4) is performed if the s-TSH is less than or above mIU/L. The Total T3 Low s-TSH with elevated FT4 is found with hyperthyroidism. In a small subset of hyperthyroid patients, hyperthyroidism may be caused by overproduction of T3 (T3 thyrotoxicosis). The performance of the Total T3 will identify this subgroup.

Metro Lab’s thyroid algorithm is based on the approach recommended by the Mayo Clinic. Use of this algorithmic The Sensitive (T3 thyrotoxicosis).

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