TSH Test in Aligarh - Price & Details

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The thyroid gland is found at the front of the neck, under the voice box. The thyroid plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body. The thyroid gland regulates the functioning of nearly every organ in the body by constantly releasing a steady flow of hormones into the bloodstream. If the body needs more energy (for example, during pregnancy), the thyroid produces more hormones.

The thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland located in the brain. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland, which regulates the thyroid hormones. The pituitary instructs the thyroid on how much thyroid hormone is needed to produce and release into the bloodstream.

If the levels of thyroid hormones are very low, many of the body functions slow down, and the pituitary glands increase the production of TSH to stimulate the thyroid gland. On the other hand, when thyroid hormone levels are high, body functions speed up, and the pituitary glands lower TSH levels to control the thyroid.

The TSH test helps find out whether your thyroid gland is functioning properly or not. It is used to detect hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormones) or hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormones) in the blood. The TSH test cannot explain the cause of abnormality in thyroid function. If someone's TSH test results are not normal, other thyroid tests are recommended to determine the cause of the thyroid problem.

Problems with the pituitary gland can also cause low TSH levels. People over 80 may have high TSH levels even if they don't have thyroid problems. If thyroid problems occur during pregnancy, TSH tests are done to monitor thyroid levels. Even a TSH test is done in the routine health check-up of a newborn baby to know if the baby has congenital hypothyroidism.

A TSH test helps diagnose hyperthyroidism, which manifests these symptoms: 

• Unexpected weight loss 
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat 
• Sweating and irritability 

Elderly people with hyperthyroidism often experience no symptoms. If untreated, this condition can cause serious problems with the heart, bones, muscles, menstrual cycle, and fertility.

Doctors may recommend a TSH test if someone has these symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• Tiredness 
• Weight gain without trying 
• Feeling depressed 

Hypothyroidism can affect the heart and circulatory system. It is potentially fatal and requires urgent medical attention.

The TSH test helps to diagnose thyroid nodules (goitre, a non-cancerous lump) and thyroid cancer. If you are being treated for a thyroid problem, a TSH test is needed to see how well you are responding.

A hormonal substitute treatment is needed after a thyroidectomy. The TSH test shows whether the substitute treatment has been adapted.

No special preparations, including fasting, are needed for a TSH test. If you have to undergo some other tests along with the thyroid stimulating hormone levels, you may need to fast for several hours. Your doctor is the best person to advise on this.

During the test

A phlebotomist from PharmEasy Labs will come to your place to collect a sample of your blood for TSH analysis. A vein finder will help the phlebotomist locate the arm vein from which blood will be drawn using a needle and syringe.