Laboratory values are actually different for TSH when screening for thyroid issues and when used for medication management. Which of the follow holds true?
1. Screening TSH has a wider range of normal values 0.02-5.0; therapeutic levels need to remain above 5.0.
2. Screening values are much narrower than the acceptable range used to keep a person stable on hormone replacement.
3. Therapeutic values are kept between 0.05 and 3.0 ideally. Screening values are considered acceptable up to 10.
4. Screening values are between 5 and 10, and therapeutic values are greater than 10.
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