Assertion: hypothyroidism's diagnosis | /r/HasProperty | confirmed
Facets:
value: by taking a blood sample
type: MANNER
value: by measuring serum thyroxine
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: When hypothyroidism is suspected the diagnosis can be confirmed by taking a blood sample to measure the concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
text: When hypothyroidism is suspected the diagnosis can be confirmed by taking a blood sample.
text: The diagnosis of hypothyroidism is confirmed by measuring serum thyroxine (the thyroid hormone produced in greatest quantity) and thyrotropin.
text: If the free T4 is low and the TSH is elevated, a diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism is confirmed.