FT3, FT4, TSH

750

Description

Also known as:
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyrotropin
Thyrotropic Hormone

TSH test is for people suffering from:
A thyroid disorder

Main purpose of the TSH test:
To check whether the thyroid gland is functioning normally
To diagnose an underactive or overactive thyroid gland
To screen for thyroid disease before it causes symptoms, particularly in newborns
To evaluate a thyroid nodule, which is a lump on the thyroid gland
To evaluate a goitre, which is enlargement of the thyroid gland
To diagnose or rule out thyroid diseases, like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease & thyroid cancer
To monitor a patient’s response to treatment for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or another thyroid condition

Sample Required:

Blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm

Test Preparation Required:
Review of ongoing medications by the doctor to check for any medications that may impact TSH levels