What blood tests help diagnose postpartum thyroiditis?
- TSH and Free T4: Low TSH and high T4 in hyperthyroid phase, high TSH and low T4 in hypothyroid phase.
- Anti-TPO Antibodies: May be positive.
- Radioactive Iodine Uptake: Low during the hyperthyroid phase.
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