All You Need to Know the TSH Test

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AllYou Needto Knowthe TSHTest

AThyroid-StimulatingHormone(TSH)testmeasuresthethyrotropinlevelinthe body. The hormone is released by the pituitary gland which signals the productionofthyroxine(T4)andtriiodothyronine(T3)hormonesbythethyroid gland.

It has a crucial role in the regulation of metabolic activity. The T4 and T3 hormones are also responsible for maintaining digestive functions, muscle control,braindevelopment,andbonemaintenance.

Why is the TSH Test Prescribed?

TheTSHtestisprescribedbyamedicalpractitionerforthediagnosisofthyroidrelatedconditionssuchashypothyroidismandhyperthyroidism.

IftheTSHtestlevelishigh,itisindicativeofanunderactivethyroid.Ontheother hand,lowTSHlevelsmaybeasignofanoveractivethyroid.

Who Should Get the TSH Test?

Individualswhohaveactivesymptomsofhypothyroidismorhyperthyroidism shouldgettheTSHtest.TheTSHtestpriceisaffordableattopmedical laboratoriesinIndia.Someofthecommonsymptoms:-

 Suddenweightgain/loss

 Irregularheartbeat

 Anxiety

 Fatigue

 Muscleweakness

 Excessivesweating

ThedoctorprescribestheTSHtesttopeoplewhohaveafamilyhistoryof hormonalissues,pregnantwomen,andoverweight/underweightindividuals.

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MaxLabisaleadingmedicallaboratorywithapresenceacrossthecountry.Ithas morethan2700testsinits portfolio.It has14NationalAccreditationBoardfor TestingandCalibrationLaboratories(NABL)accreditedlabsand950+collection touchpoints.

Onecanbookahomesamplecollectionfacilitytogivetestsamplesconveniently from the comfort of their home. The test portfolio includes vital organ tests, women'scaretests,anddiabetesscreenings.

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