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An improved approach to thyroid function testing in patients with non-thyroidal illness.

S M Gow, A Elder, G Caldwell

    Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry
    |July 15, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    A sensitive serum thyrotropin (TSH) assay is the best screening tool for thyroid dysfunction in ill patients. It accurately identifies subclinical thyroid disease, outperforming traditional thyroid hormone tests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Non-thyroidal illnesses can significantly alter thyroid function tests.
    • Accurate assessment of thyroid status is crucial for managing hospitalized patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare serum thyrotropin (TSH) measurements using a sensitive immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) with conventional thyroid function tests.
    • To evaluate the utility of basal TSH (IRMA) in identifying thyroid dysfunction in non-thyroidal illnesses.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum TSH levels were measured using a sensitive IRMA in 299 hospitalized patients with various non-thyroidal illnesses.
    • Results were compared with total thyroxine (T4), free T4, total tri-iodothyronine (T3), and free T3 measurements.
    • Correlation with thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation tests was assessed.

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    Main Results:

    • Basal TSH (IRMA) was abnormally low in only 1% of patients.
    • Conventional thyroid hormone tests showed hypothyroidism in 8-49% of patients.
    • Basal TSH (IRMA) accurately predicted TRH test results and identified subclinical thyroid disease.

    Conclusions:

    • A single basal TSH (IRMA) measurement is the most appropriate screening test for thyroid dysfunction in acutely or chronically ill patients.
    • TSH (IRMA) is superior to thyroid hormone measurements for detecting thyroid dysfunction in this population.
    • This assay effectively identifies patients with subclinical thyroid disease, which may be missed by other tests.