MacroTSH: still a big problem for clinicians and clinical biochemists: lessons from a case report

Eur Thyroid J. 2024 May 9;13(3):e240013. doi: 10.1530/ETJ-24-0013. Print 2024 Jun 1.

Abstract

MacroTSH still interferes with TSH assays. We present here a case report illustrating the difficulties that can arise in such conditions and attempt to discuss the steps involved in diagnosis.

Keywords: immunoassays; interference; macroTSH; thyroid function tests.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thyrotropin* / blood

Substances

  • Thyrotropin