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What is Most sensitive method to diagnose thyroid function is: and explain in detail?
Ans. (c) TSHRef: Bailey and Love Principles and Practice of Surgery, 26th ed p-743* Most sensitive and specific test to detect hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism is TSH ASSAY* Total T4: Reflects output from thyroid gland* Total T3: More indicative of peripheral thyroid metabolism, hence not useful for screening