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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].
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Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].
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[Test] is usually normal among patients with [disease name].
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Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].
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There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with [disease name].
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory testing for the following:
- Serum TSH
- Serum T3
- Serum T4
| Condition | T3 | T4 | TSH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyrotoxicosis | Increased | Increased | Supressed |
| T3 Toxicosis | 2X | Normal | Supressed |
| Hypothyroidism | Lo/Normal | Low | Increased |
- Serum thyroglobulin
- Serum cholesterol
- Thyroid autoantibody levels
- Thyroid scintigraphy