Assessing Thyroid Function: A Review of Biochemical Markers and Testing Strategies.

Narjes Maged  Jasem; Salma Hussain  Kadhim; Mohammed  M. Sharba

doi:10.55640/ijmsdh-10-02-17

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Assessing Thyroid Function: A Review of Biochemical Markers and Testing Strategies.

Vol. 10 No. 02 (2024): Volume 10 Issue 02 | Pages: 130-150 | https://doi.org/10.55640/ijmsdh-10-02-17

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Narjes Maged Jasem
Department of Medical Laboratory Technologies, Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad-10011.
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0326-277X

Salma Hussain Kadhim
Ministry of Health, Karbala Health Department, Center for Genetic Blood Diseases.
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2777-8006

Mohammed M. Sharba
Al-karkh University of Science.
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7207-492X

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Abstract

The present work provides an in depth look at the biochemical markers and the testing strategies employed in appraising thyroid function. It involves the primary thyroid hormones such as TSH, T3, and T4 that are responsible for thyroid homeostasis and diagnosis of the dysfunction of the thyroid. The assessment also covers and evaluates the different testing methods and approaches to examine thyroid function which include immunoassays and mass spectrometry. The review offers the summary of advantages and disadvantages of different testing methods to increase the knowledge and to facilitate decision making regarding the diagnosis of thyroid function, and to improve the quality of care of thyroid-related conditions.

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