A thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test measures the amount of TSH in the blood. A blood test can measure TSH and help a doctor diagnose a thyroid condition such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...
Thyroid blood tests help figure out how well your thyroid gland is working. TSH helps the thyroid gland know when to make ...
A blood test can check the amount of hormones that your thyroid is making. Many factors can affect these levels. (Photo credit: Jarun011/Dreamstime) A TSH test is done to find out if your thyroid ...