HubHip: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Endocrine Disorders: Thyroid: Diagnostic Tests (8)

DescriptionThere are many different tests that may be done to diagnose a thyroid disorder.

Tests include blood samples, ultrasound, a thyroid scan and a biopsy.

These tests provide information about the production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, whether there is an enlargement, any nodules or cysts, and indicate how well the thyroid gland is working.

   Diagnostic Tests

DescriptionThere are many different tests that may be done to diagnose a thyroid disorder.

Tests include blood samples, ultrasound, a thyroid scan and a biopsy.

These tests provide information about the production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, whether there is an enlargement, any nodules or cysts, and indicate how well the thyroid gland is working.

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