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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of follicular thyroid cancer include elevated T3, elevated T4, and decreased TSH. | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
The following tests may be done: | The following tests may be done: | ||
* Thyroglobulin blood test to check for | * Thyroglobulin blood test to check for follicular cancer | ||
:* T3 | :* T3 | ||
:* T4 | :* T4 | ||
:* TSH | :* TSH | ||
* Tumor marker tests | * Tumor marker tests | ||
* Tumor markers are substances – usually proteins – in the blood that may indicate the presence of thyroid cancer. Tumour marker tests are used to check a person’s response to cancer treatment, but they can also be used to diagnose thyroid | * Tumor markers are substances – usually proteins – in the blood that may indicate the presence of thyroid cancer. Tumour marker tests are used to check a person’s response to cancer treatment, but they can also be used to diagnose thyroid cancer. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of follicular thyroid cancer include elevated T3, elevated T4, and decreased TSH.
Laboratory Findings
The following tests may be done:
- Thyroglobulin blood test to check for follicular cancer
- T3
- T4
- TSH
- Tumor marker tests
- Tumor markers are substances – usually proteins – in the blood that may indicate the presence of thyroid cancer. Tumour marker tests are used to check a person’s response to cancer treatment, but they can also be used to diagnose thyroid cancer.