Thyroid Hormone Panel - TSH with Reflex (MHD1404)
Use:
This profile evaluates thyroid function by looking at how much thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) your thyroid is producing.
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Your thyroid plays a key role in regulating many of your bodily functions. This profile evaluates thyroid function by looking at how much thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) your thyroid is producing.
If you have too much thyroid hormone in your bloodstream, it is called hyperthyroidism. Symptoms can include:
- Weight loss
- Sweating
- Rapid heart rate
- High blood pressure
If you don't have too little thyroid hormone in your bloodstream, it is called hypothyroidism. Symptoms can include:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Cold intolerance
If this test comes back abnormal, you should follow up with a health care provider such as your primary care physician or an endocrinologist.
Includes:
- TSH
- FT4 (when TSH is abnormal)
Preparation:
There is no preparation needed for this test.
Test Processing:
1 day