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What are the tests for thyroid nodules?
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TSH ultrasound: Tsh (blood test) to check thyroid function, ultrasound to characterise the nodule (how many, size, solid vs. Cyst, suspicion for malignancy), fine needle aspiration (fna) for suspicious nodules.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Labs and FNA: Any thyroid nodule over 1 centimeter deserves the attention of a thyroid specialist, either an endocrinologist or thyroid surgeon. They will recommend a detailed ultrasound, thyroid function tests (labs) and an ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (fna) of the nodule.
Answered 2/5/2013
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Tests thyroid nodles: Free T4 and TSH are the basics. These two determine high (hyper), normal, or low (hypo) thyroid. Then f autoimmune disease is a consideration, thyroglobulin, anti Thyroglobulin antibody, thyroid peroxidase and anti thyroid peroxidase will be ordered.
Answered 5/19/2016
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