Description
TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located near your throat and the hormone made by it regulates the way your body uses energy.TSH is produced by the pituitary gland in your brain. This gland tells your thyroid to make and release the thyroid hormones into your blood.A TSH test is done to find out if your thyroid gland is working the way it should. Either it is overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism).
The test can also detect a thyroid disorder before you have any symptoms. If untreated, a thyroid disorder can cause health problems. This test can be performed at any time during the day. No preparation is needed (such as overnight fasting)and just require a small prick from the needle in your arm . The Thyroid Profile with TSH measures thyroid function, which regulates your metabolism and your body`s ""thermostat"". Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
For differential diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hypothyroidism. Also useful in screening for hyperthyroidism. This assay allows adjustment of exogenous thyroxine dosage in hypothyroid patients and in patients on suppressive thyroxine therapy for thyroid neoplasia. The TSH test monitors thyroid function and diagnoses thyroid disorders, such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
