Abstract：
:Laboratory testing for markers of thyroid function is essential for the diagnosis of thyroid disease, yet, the landscape of thyroid function testing is complex and inappropriate test orders are common. Reverse T3 (rT3) is frequently seen on thyroid function testing menus as a marker of nonthyroidal illness. However, the diagnostic utility of rT3 for this indication is questionable, and testing of rT3 is not recommended by any professional practice guidelines. We reviewed a set of rT3 orders at our institution, and identified that 11 of 20 orders appeared inappropriate with respect to clinical context. These orders were less likely to have been placed at the recommendation of an endocrinologist relative to appropriate orders. We recommend that all providers refer to professional guidelines for thyroid function testing, and consult with an endocrinologist for appropriate usage of esoteric or non-standard thyroid function tests.
journal_name
Ann Clin Lab Scijournal_title
Annals of clinical and laboratory scienceauthors
Garnett ER,Pagaduan JV,Devaraj Ssubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2020-05-01 00:00:00pages
383-385issue
3eissn
0091-7370issn
1550-8080pii
50/3/383journal_volume
50pub_type
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