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     Dear Mailbase members
     
     Thanks for the interest in my question and for all the contributions 
     to the discussion.
     
     In conclusion I would summarise the points made as follows:
     
     1.  Under the circumstances the request for TFT's was appropriate. 
     
     2.  Thyroid hormone replacement can be given whilst awaiting the 
     results of TFT's without harming the patient.
     
     3.  Whether TFT's are measured immediately, the next day/working week 
     depends on the department's equipment and the availability of trained 
     staff.
     
     4.  Interpretation of the results is not straightforward in acutely 
     ill patients.
     
     5.  A protocol for the authorisation of non standard out of hours 
     requests should be in place.
     
     Regards
     John Tovey
     Nevill Hall Hospital
      


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