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Thyroid function tests

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Thyroid function test

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Thyroid function tests are common tests used to tell how well your thyroid is working.

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McDermott MT. Endocrine Secrets. St. Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2004.

Update Date: 4/26/2007

Updated by: Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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