What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to investigate the diurnal variations in thyroid hormone levels, focusing on TSH.

April 24, 2026Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation0 citations

Diurnal fluctuations in thyroid hormones – the Bispebjerg study of diurnal variations

BRBakhtawar Zahra RababUniversity of Copenhagen CJChristian Zinck JensenAmager Hospital HJHenrik Løvendahl JørgensenUniversity of Copenhagen

Key Points

This research aims to investigate the diurnal variations in thyroid hormone levels, focusing on TSH.
Analyzed thyroid hormone levels over a 24-hour period
Monitored fluctuations in patient samples
Considered factors affecting hormone levels
Significant diurnal variation observed specifically in TSH levels
Fluctuations may affect thyroid disease diagnosis
Findings suggest timing is important for accurate assessment

Abstract

In conclusion, thyroid parameters in this study exhibited significant diurnal variation, particularly TSH. These physiological fluctuations should be considered when diagnosing thyroid diseases.

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