Who Should Get Tested
TSH testing is useful for:
- To diagnose both an overactive thyroid gland or an under functioning gland (hypothyroidism)
- To evaluate a thyroid nodule
- To assess for Thyroid diseases such as Graves Disease, Thyroid Cancer or Hashimotos disease
- To monitor ongoing treatment for thyroid disorders
- Screening during pregnancy
Turnaround Time
- 3-5 business days
Symptoms
TSH is often one of the first tests ordered when thyroid disorder is considered. Thyroid disorders are quite common. Common symptoms related to thyroid disorders include:
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Feeling cold
- Painful joints and muscles
- Dry skin
- Thin and/or dry hair
- Slow heart rate
- Constipation
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Fertility problems
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