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What test is sensitive enough to let us know if hypothyroidism is present?

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What test is sensitive enough to let us know if hypothyroidism is present?

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The third generation thyroid stimulation hormone TSH assay is extremely sensitive and relatively inexpensive. Over and subclinical hypothyroidism can be detected by an elevated TSH and subclinical and over hyperthyroidism can be detected by suppressed TSH.