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Useful in selected hyperthyroid states; not a sensitive stand-alone test for hypothyroidism.

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Binding abnormalities and severe illness may affect some free-hormone assays.

Affected by binding proteins and nonthyroidal illness.

No broadly accepted treatment target. Dr. Purser to define whether and how this is used.

Mayo example age 20-24: M 5.25-20.7; F <0.13-1.08. Declines with age and is method-dependent.

Often used when total PSA is in an indeterminate zone. Ask your clinician to use the performing-lab risk table.