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Thyroid function reference ranges in the diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction in adults

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Salman Razvi

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Abstract

Applying a uniform reference range across all adults for serum levels of thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroid hormones makes establishing a diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction challenging and could lead to potentially unnecessary treatment. For the results of thyroid function tests to be meaningful, the reference ranges should reflect individual variation in thyroid function.

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Author(s): Razvi S

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Nature Reviews Endocrinology

Year: 2024

Volume: 20

Pages: 253-254

Online publication date: 08/03/2024

Acceptance date: 27/02/2024

ISSN (print): 1759-5029

ISSN (electronic): 1759-5037

URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41574-024-00972-2

DOI: 10.1038/s41574-024-00972-2

ePrints DOI: 10.57711/mwm2-e484

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