A Patient Is Suspected of Having Hypothyroidism

question 69

Multiple Choice

A patient is suspected of having hypothyroidism.Which test would be most appropriate for confirming this suspicion?

• A)Thyroglobulin
• B)Thyroid-binding inhibitory immunoglobulin
• C)Thyroxine-binding globulin
• D)Toxoplasma antibody

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