Normal range: 5-10 mg/dL
Comment: High levels found in hyperthyrodism and low levels in primary or secondary hypothyyroidism. Value is influenced by the level of carrier proteins, e.g. thyoxine (Free TT4) is the preferred test
Sample: serum
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