TSH is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that aids in the function of the thyroid gland. A TSH test can assess whether there is enough of this hormone to produce adequate levels of T3 and T4. Some conditions, like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, are not evident with a TSH test. Low or high TSH levels […]
The TSH blood test measures thyroid stimulating hormone levels and is used to diagnose and monitor thyroid problems. Abnormal levels can indicate hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, and medication doses may need adjusting. Other thyroid blood tests can provide more accurate results, and certain factors can affect the test’s accuracy. A TSH blood test measures thyroid stimulating […]
