A 27-year-old woman presents with palpitations, sweating, weight loss and diarrhoea. Examination shows a fine tremor, pulse 120/min, and a diffuse goi...

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A 27-year-old woman presents with palpitations, sweating, weight loss and diarrhoea. Examination shows a fine tremor, pulse 120/min, and a diffuse goitre. What is the most appropriate initial blood test to confirm the diagnosis?

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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Free thyroxine (free T4) only

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Free triiodothyronine (free T3) only

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Thyroid peroxidase antibodies

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Thyroglobulin

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Hyperthyroidism

A 27-year-old woman presents with palpitations, sweating, weight loss and diarrhoea. Examination shows a fine tremor, pulse 120/min, and a diffuse goitre. What is the most appropriate initial blood test to confirm the diagnosis?