Serum protein levels are useful for evaluating nutritional status, infection, and various other disorders. Globulin One of the main protein groups found in blood. The level of serum globulin is often elevated in liver disease, collagen diseases, myeloma, etc. A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. Measurement of serum thyroxine levels provides an indication of general thryoid gland function.
Various medications can affect thyroxine levels.
This test assesses the number of unbound sites available on the protein that transports thyroid hormones in the blood. Various medications can affect the results of this test. FTI is helpful for evaluating thyroid function, as well as for diagnosing hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that helps regulate thyroid activity. TSH is useful for assessing thyroid gland function.