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What is the recommended time to wait after a change in thyroid hormone replacement before repeating blood tests?
2 months
What is the primary purpose of measuring TSH levels in thyroid function tests?
To diagnose primary hypothyroidism
What is the significance of a low TSH level in thyroid function tests?
Hyperthyroidism
Why is it necessary to wait at least 8 hours after the last dose of high-dose biotin therapy before collecting a blood sample?
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What is a rare cause of increased TSH concentrations?
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Which of the following thyroid function tests is usually ordered together with TSH?
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What is the significance of a high TSH level in thyroid function tests?
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What is the term for an overactive thyroid gland producing too much thyroid hormone?
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What is the term for an underactive thyroid gland producing too little thyroid hormone?
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What is the purpose of thyroid function tests?
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