Interpretation of thyroid function tests

@article{Dayan2001InterpretationOT,
  title={Interpretation of thyroid function tests},
  author={Colin M. Dayan},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={2001},
  volume={357},
  pages={619-624}
}
  • C. Dayan
  • Published 24 February 2001
  • Medicine, Biology
  • The Lancet
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