TSH

Formal name: Thyroid-stimulating hormone; thyrotropin

Related tests: FT4 (T4); FT3 (T3); thyroid antibodies

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To screen for and diagnose thyroid disorders; to monitor treatment of

When to Get Tested?

For screening: newborns; there is currently no recommendation in Australia for routine screening of adults. For monitoring treatment: as directed by your doctor. Otherwise, as symptoms present.

Sample Required?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or from pricking the heel of an infant

Test Preparation Needed?

None

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