Published: 28 March 2018
Author(s): George Notas, Marilena Kampa, Niki Malliaraki, Maria Petrodaskalaki, Stathis Papavasileiou, Elias Castanas
Issue: March 2018

Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) are among the most commontly ordered tests. Significant overuse of TFTs can occur when instead of using a single TSH test to screen for thyroid disease a full panel (TSH plus FT4 and FT3) is ordered. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of a scientifically-established laboratory-controlled algorithm for TFTs to physician's orders for inpatients and to address potential pitfalls of such an approach.

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