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
