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[Studies on patients with a discrepancy between free thyroid hormones and thyrotropin values]
1Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
Summary
Thyroid hormone autoantibodies (THAA), heterophilic antimouse antibodies (HAMA), and abnormal albumin can interfere with thyroid function tests, leading to inaccurate free thyroid hormone and TSH measurements. Identifying these interfering substances is crucial for correct thyroid function assessment.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Immunology