Progress in laboratory testing of thyroid disease

Background

Aim of the project

The concept of standardization

Standardization of TT4 and TT3 measurements

Standardization of FT4 and FT3 measurements

The concept of harmonization

Harmonization of TSH measurements

The "Step-Up" design to practically implement the concept of standardization and harmonization

Milestones achieved by the C-STFT

The way towards implementation

TSH harmonization - Collaboration with the WHO