Thyroid

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Sample Type Serum
Test Code TSH
Tubes SST
Turnaround Time Up to 24 hours
Special Instructions No Special Instructions

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates thyroid gland activity. It is the primary screening test for assessing thyroid function and helps identify both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. TSH is also commonly used to monitor patients receiving thyroid hormone replacement or suppression therapy.

The findings related to these particular clinical tests are a general guide and do not cover every possible scenario, this is because every patient is unique and these results only have true clinical significance when combined with the patient’s full medical history, a physical exam, and other diagnostic findings.

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