This is a self-collected laboratory analysis
that measures a substance called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
This test will help you and your health care professional identify
and/or monitor an underactive or overactive thyroid condition.
Convenient - self-collected
at home or office
Accurate
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Nationally Certified Laboratory results
The TSH test is a laboratory analysis that measures a
chemical substance in the blood called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The test
provides you with an accurate, convenient, and inexpensive way to discover you own
TSH level.
The amount of TSH present is directly related to both hyperthyroidism
(overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
The specimen collection process is quick, easy and virtually painless. Using the
special lancet (included in the Blood Collection Kit), a couple of drops of blood
are taken from a nick of a finger and deposited into a special collection device called
a BTS (Blood Transport System). The BTS is then sent to the Laboratory for analysis.
We test your blood sample to see how much TSH is present and then mails the results back
to you in an easy-to-read, understandable report.
Since the TSH test produces a numerical result rather than a simple "yes" or "no" answer,
both testing approval and professional review of test results are required by a professional.
If you don't understand the results you just call the customer support number and they will
explain your results in details.
Note: A TSH test should be considered only one part of your overall health maintenance program.
Disclaimer This information is not intended
to substitute for professional medical advice. Be sure
to contact your physician, pharmacist or other health
care provider for more information about this test.
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