TSH, Ultrasensitive
- Category
- Thyroid
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), made by the pituitary gland to control the thyroid. It is the most sensitive single test of thyroid function.
Why this test is performed?
Screens for and monitors hypothyroidism (high TSH) and hyperthyroidism (low TSH), helps adjust thyroxine dose, and is checked in pregnancy, infertility, weight change, fatigue and hair loss.
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, weight gain or loss, hair fall, feeling cold or hot, irregular periods, anxiety/palpitations, infertility or pregnancy planning.
Test Preparation
No fasting is needed. If you take thyroid medicine, give the sample before your daily dose (ideally in the morning) unless your doctor advises otherwise.
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
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- No fasting
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
Frequently asked questions
Underactive: tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, heavy periods. Overactive: weight loss, palpitations, heat intolerance, anxiety, tremors.
No fasting is needed. If you take thyroid medicine, give the sample before your daily dose (ideally in the morning) unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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