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¹Laboratoire de surveillance et épidémiologie nutritionnelles en Tunisie (SURVEN), Institut national de nutrition et de technologie alimentaire, Tunis, Tunisie.

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Summary

Accurate thyroid function assessment relies on measuring free thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) levels. This review details preanalytical and analytical steps for reliable thyroid hormone assays, highlighting potential pitfalls in immunoassays.

Keywords:

immunoassay thyreostimulin thyroid hormones

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Clinical Chemistry
Laboratory Medicine

Background:

Thyroid hormones, free thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are crucial for assessing thyroid function.
Plasma TSH concentration guides the prescription of free thyroxine assays.
While a reference method exists, immunoassays are the predominant techniques in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of thyroid hormone assays.
To detail the preanalytical and analytical steps involved in T4 and T3 testing.
To identify and discuss potential pitfalls in current immunoassay practices.

Main Methods:

Review of iodothyronine biochemistry and physiology.
Detailed examination of preanalytical factors affecting thyroid hormone assays.
In-depth analysis of analytical procedures and potential interferences in immunoassays.

Main Results:

Free T4 and T3 assays are essential for evaluating thyroid status.
Immunoassays, while common, are susceptible to various preanalytical and analytical challenges.
Understanding these pitfalls is key to accurate thyroid function testing.

Conclusions:

Accurate thyroid hormone measurement requires meticulous attention to preanalytical and analytical variables.
Awareness of potential pitfalls in immunoassays is critical for reliable clinical interpretation.
This review serves as a guide for optimizing thyroid function testing.