The evolution of thyroid function tests
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Thyroid gland disturbances are the second most common endocrine disorder after diabetes mellitus. Given that approximately 200 million people in the world have some form of thyroid disease, it is no wonder that thyroid function tests, i.e. thyrotropin and free thyroxine (T4), currently account for a significant portion of the routine workload of clinical chemistry laboratories. This was not the case more than 100 years ago.
Source: South African Medical Journal
Author: J.M. Kuyl
Institution: University of the Free State
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $311
OpenAlex ID: W2605708919