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Thyrotropin

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This test is indicated if there is suspected hypothyroidism or a risk of hypothyroidism.

Immunometric assays are the most sensitive, specific and reliable tests with detection limits of 0.1-0.001 mU/L.

Radioimmunoassays have a detection limit of 1.0 mU/L are now rarely used.

Note that reference ranges may vary between laboratories.


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