Which of these tests can be used to accurately determine thyroid function in pregnant females?
a. TRH c. T 4
b. T 3 d. free T 4
D
Free T 4 measures the amount of free T 4 that actually enters the cells and is active in metabolism. The test can be used to accurately determine thyroid function in pregnant females.
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