Laboratory Testing for Thyroid Disease
A hands-on thyroid and neck examination will help determine if the patient shows signs of an enlarged thyroid or nodules in the gland. Laboratory Blood Tests: All of the following labs (not just TSH) should then be drawn for any patient exhibiting symptoms related to thyroid disease, including changes in mood. While there are limitations to all
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