title: Thyroid replacement therapy: a rational approach to laboratory monitoring.
abstract: A brief summary of the diagnostic laboratory criteria for primary hypothyroidism and the practical aspects of the pharmacology of thyroid hormone therapy are presented. A minimal testing protocol for the adequacy of replacement therapy is advocated based on classic studies of restored thyroid function.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D014284:Triiodothyronine; D013972:Thyrotropin; D013974:Thyroxine