Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of fatigue, weight gain, constipation, and feeling cold. On examination, her skin is dry, and she has mild puffiness around her eyes. Her pulse rate is 58 bpm. What is the single most appropriate initial blood test to investigate her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Answer

Full Blood Count (FBC)

Answer

Serum Ferritin

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Vitamin B12 and Folate levels

Answer

Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of fatigue, weight gain, constipation, and feeling cold. On examination, her skin is dry, and she has mild puffiness around her eyes. Her pulse rate is 58 bpm. What is the single most appropriate initial blood test to investigate her symptoms?