Thyroid function tests

Definition

Thyroid function tests are common tests used to tell how well your thyroid is working.

See the following articles for details:

• T3 test
• T3 resin uptake
• T4 test
• Thyroid scan
• TSH test

Ladenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L and Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2007:chap 244.