DISCLAIMER

This guide is produced only for the use of medical staff in the endocrine section of Ninewells Hospital Dundee UK under the express direction, and interpretation of the Clinical Endocrine Specialists and should not be used by anyone else without permission of the specialist doctor in charge of the patient concerned, who should decide the most appropriate test to be performed on their patient taking into account all circumstances of each individual patient, local usage and experience. Variation in local laboratory analysis must also be taken into account in result interpretation if used by others. Please also note that the dosages illustrated (reflect UK version) should always be checked by those performing the test. This guide is not meant to include all tests available and should not be read as the most up to date interpretation of such tests as these are subject to on-going international research and experience in their usage.

No liability whatsoever is accepted if used by others.

Ó NHS Tayside Endocrine Section 2004

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