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Sick euthyroid factor assay
Overview
- Low thyroxine Thyroxine assay occurs in dogs who are sick for other reasons thus causing confusion when interpreting results for diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
- Sick euthyroid factor offers a way to distinguish between sick and healthy dogs.
Uses
In combination
- Diagnosis of hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism in combination with other thyroid tests, eg thyroxine assay Thyroxine assay , TSH assay Thyroid stimulating hormone assay.
Sampling
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Tests
Availability
- Only available at CSL, Cambridge in UK.
- This test is in its development phase and veterinarians should contact laboratory to discuss cases.
- Clinical information is required in addition to results of thyroxine Thyroxine assay , tri-iodothyronine Tri-iodothyronine (T3) assay and thyrotropin Thyroid stimulating hormone assay assays.
Result Data
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