Thyroid Diagnostics
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Thyroid Diagnostics
The Thyroid is one of the largest glands of the endocrine system. It is positioned anterior to the trachea and below the larynx.
The thyroid is a critical component of the body's metabolism; an overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid can have a debilitating effect on the ability of the body to function properly. Profiling the status of the thyroid is critical for diagnosing a thyroid disorder and for monitoring the progress of treatment.
This web site includes comprehensive information about the thyroid and thyroid testing, as well as education and training tools for anyone involved in thyroid testing.
- Explore our Interactive Slide rule to see how thyroid disorders affect levels of relevant hormones and analytes.
- You can view our Thyroid Testing Strategies — a graphical tool for evaluating a patient's hormone levels.
- Learn the fundamental chemistry behind our FPIA and MEIA technologies with easy to understand animated graphics.
For More Information
- American Thyroid Association
- Thyroid Foundation of Canada
- National Graves' Disease Foundation
- Gland Central
- American Association of Clinical Chemistry (Clinical Chemistry Journal)
- The Endocrine Society
- CLIANet (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
- NCCLS (National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards)
