Thyroid Profile w/ TSH Test
The Thyroid Profile with
TSH measures thyroid function, which plays an important role in regulating
your metabolism and your body's "thermostat". Physicians use this thyroid
blood test to diagnose both hyper and hypothyroidism (over and underactive
thyroid disease).
Private MD
Lab Services uses the latest 3rd generation or "ultra-sensitive"
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test as part of our Thyroid Profile. TSH
measures how well your thyroid gland is working. A high TSH level means that
your thyroid gland is underactive. When your thyroid gland is underactive
and not producing enough thyroid hormone, your body produces more TSH to stimulate
the gland and increase its activity. A low TSH level means that your thyroid
gland is overactive. When your thyroid gland is overactive and producing too
much thyroid hormone, your body decreases the amount of TSH to slow production
of thyroid hormone.
Private MD Lab Services
offer the following comprehensive thyroid blood test to diagnose hyper and
hypothroidism:
The Thyroid Profile w/ TSH contains the following tests:
