TSH Test in Meerut - Price & Details

One of the country’s leading diagnostic service providers, PharmEasy Labs offers various diagnostic tests at affordable rates. Spread over an area of 2500 pincodes, the tests are accurate and reliable, as they are analysed using automated machines with the latest technology. The test reports are analysed by expert medical practitioners, and then sent on the email address. The home sample collection ensures that you do not have to travel long distances and wait in queues. 

PharmEasy Labs has a highly qualified team of technicians and phlebotomists, who have more than 25 years of experience in the field. For added transparency, regular updates are sent on the app, informing customers about the different stages in the testing process. 

The TSH hormone regulates how the body uses energy, thereby influencing metabolism. The rate at which food is converted to energy is measured as the Basal Metabolism Rate, and this is directly affected by the TSH. The test is important as it helps to identify and manage health conditions in time.

The doctor will prescribe a TSH test in Meerutif there is a noticeable lump in the lower neck or throat area due to enlargement of the thyroid gland. This condition is known as goitre, and can cause hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

Some symptoms because of which the TSH test is prescribed are:

• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Cold extremities 
• Hair loss
• Swelling in the throat 
• Mood swings
• Fast heartbeat
• Cramping in the hands and legs

The TSH test will also be prescribed during the following conditions: 

• Menstrual irregularities
• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• Autoimmune disorders
• Family history of thyroid issues

It is not required to fast before the TSH test in Meerut.Also, avoid consumption of medicines like biotin and vitamin B7 as they can influence the test results.

During the TSH Test

The phlebotomist will arrive at the location to collect the blood sample. Experts at drawing blood, they use new sterilised needles, gloves, and a vein finder device, which helps them locate the best vein to draw blood from. The process is hygienic and all safety protocols are followed.