Table 3. Comparison of serological data between euthyroid (group A) and hyperthyroid TAO (group B).
| Group A | Group B | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T3 (ng/dl) mean±SD | 1.65±1.60 | 2.58±1.74 | 0.046a |
| Free T4 (ng/ml) | 1.20±0.22 | 3.01±3.19 | <0.001a |
| TSH (mU/l) | 1.62±1.21 | 0.90±3.41 | 0.350 |
| TBII (IL/l) | 7.20±10.90 | 44.58±27.75 | <0.001a |
| TSI (SRR%) | 201.4±175.85 | 425.19±204.95 | 0.001a |
Abbreviations: SRR, specimen-to-reference ration; TBII, thyrotropin-binding inhibitor immunoglobulin; TSI, thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin.
a
P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. The independent t-test was used.