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Thyroid function tests are common tests used to tell how well your thyroid is working.
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References
McDermott MT. Endocrine Secrets. St. Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2004.
Ladenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L and Ausiello D, eds. Goldman: Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders; 2007:chap 244.
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