What is the most appropriate next step in investigation of his thyroid status?

A 39-year-old man was admitted with severe burns.

On examination, he was noted to be persistently tachycardic.

Investigations:

serum thyroid-stimulating hormone0.2 mU/L (0.4C5.0)

serum free T410.0 pmol/L (10.0C22.0)

serum free T32.5 pmol/L (3.0C7.0)

What is the most appropriate next step in investigation of his thyroid status?
A . radionuclide thyroid uptake scan
B . repeat blood tests after recovery
C . reverse tri-iodothyronine
D . thyroid autoantibodies
E . thyrotrophin-releasing hormone test

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Answer: B