WBC = 12.8 (5.0-10.0)- Related to trauma, inflammation Free T3 = 1.88 (2.77-5.27)- Related to hypothyroid state Free T4 = .32 (0.78-2.19)- Related to hypothyroid state TSH= NA (0.5-5.0)
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