THYROID (MLS)
Learning Lab for Medical Laboratory Scientists
Author information
Robert Nerenz, PhD
Dr Nerenz disclosed no conflict of interest
Learning objectives:
- Understand basic pathophysiology of the thyroid gland
- Describe basic biochemistry of the thyroid
- Describe major sources of preanalytical and analytical error in thyroid testing
- Understand analytical principles used for thyroid function testing
- Interpret thyroid function testing results