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TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

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TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)The pituitary gland makes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which tells your thyroid to release hormones called T3 and T4. These hormones work together to control your body’s energy use, weight, and temperature. The TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive test is very accurate and can detect small changes in TSH levels. It helps diagnose and monitor thyroid problems like goiter, Graves’ disease, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which may be caused by an overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid. This test, along with T3 and T4, is also recommended for pregnant women to ensure healthy thyroid levels for the baby and prevent pregnancy related complications. TSH levels may show marked fluctuations in an individual due to factors like aging, cold weather, or the time of day when they are evaluated. So, the daytime testing for TSH measurements is usually preferred. No special preparations are needed for the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive test. However, please inform the doctor about all the medications you are taking, as some of these can affect thyroid function. TSH test result ranges may vary across the laboratories depending on the methodology and laboratory guidelines. Do not self-medicate. Always consult your doctor to understand your test results correctly.

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TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone The pituitary gland makes thyroid-stimulating hormone TSH which tells your thyroid to release hormones called T and T These hormones work together to control your body s energy use weight and temperature The TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Ultrasensitive test is very accurate and can detect small...Read more

Sample Type - Blood
Gender - Both
Age Group - Above 5yrs
Report Time - 48 hours

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) (1 Tests Included)

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The TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive test measures the levels of TSH hormone in the blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain. Its function is to stimulate and regulate the functioning of the thyroid gland. It signals the thyroid gland to increase or decrease the production of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 when their levels are low or high, respectively. Therefore, when the levels of T3 & T4 decrease, the pituitary gland is stimulated to release TSH. This high TSH level, in turn, stimulates the thyroid gland to release more thyroid hormones (T3 & T4). Vice versa happens when the levels of thyroid hormones increase.

Test Requirements ?

Medications and Supplements: Do not stop taking your thyroid medications on the day of the test unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Fasting Requirements: No fasting is needed before undergoing TSH test. You are free to eat as you regularly would and take the test at any time of day.

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