Thyroid Care Profile
- 4+ Tests included
- 200+ Booked in last 7 days
This package covers
- Risk Assessment: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
Why should you book this package?
- Free consultations with top Doctors
- Sample pickup at home
- Online reports within 48 hours
TSH Blood Test: Purpose, Process & Results
1. What is a TSH blood test?
“TSH” refers to Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. As the name suggests, the test measures the amount of normal TSH levels in your body. Thyroid is an endocrine gland that secretes multiple vital hormones that are collectively called the thyroid hormone. It is butterfly-shaped and is located in the base of your neck.
The most important hormones secreted by the thyroid gland are tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T4 is also commonly referred to as the thyroxine hormone which plays a significant role in metabolism and development. When normal TSH levels or T3 and T4 levels undergo a significant change, thyroid disorders occur, making thyroid care extremely essential to our well-being. Sometimes, this may be minimal, and could be subclinical.
Thyroid symptoms can range from a weak immune system and deficiency in iodine to inflammation of the thyroid gland. Sometimes, even during pregnancy, you are prone to get thyroid disorders. In case you notice symptoms like weakness and fatigue, irregular menstruation, insomnia, low mood or hair fall, you should speak to a general physician in Bengaluru. After analyzing your symptoms, they may refer you to a thyroid specialist if it seems to be related to the thyroid. An endocrinologist in Bengaluru will then prescribe a thyroid-stimulating hormone test after a consultation to confirm the diagnosis.
With MedKare’s thyroid test at home, all you have to do is book a test, and one of our lab partners will arrive at your doorstep to pick up your samples.
2. When to take a TSH blood test?
If you find that you are presenting symptoms of thyroid disorders, you should take a thyroid blood test. Thyroid symptoms include fatigue, depression, weakness, weight loss and inflammation of the thyroid gland. Thyroid diagnosis is typically done by measuring the TSH, T3 and T4 levels in the body. More often, the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) levels are measured. TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete other important thyroid hormones, which is maintaining normal TSH levels is extremely vital. If you are searching for “T3 test” or “T4 test”, you can simply book a home appointment in Zirakpur.
3. What is thyroid disease?
Thyroid disorders encompass many diseases like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and goiter.
Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism is a condition when your thyroid produces an excess of hormones, and consequently, the T3 and T4 levels increase. In some cases, patients exhibit an excess of both. It is characterized by low TSH levels, suggestive of overstimulation of the thyroid gland. It occurs more commonly in women and is mostly passed down genetically. If you are diagnosed with abnormal hyperthyroidism TSH levels, you should consult a thyroid specialist for hyperthyroidism treatment.
Hypothyroidism: Contrary to hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism is a condition when the thyroid gland is underactive and does not secrete the normal amount of thyroid hormones. It is characterized by high TSH levels. This leads to a drop in metabolism and body functions. Typical symptoms of low thyroid levels include an intolerance to cold, low mood and fatigue accompanied by muscle and joint pain. Hypothyroidism medication is essential to control the disorder and prevent it from worsening. If you are diagnosed with abnormal hyporthyroidism TSH levels, you should consult a thyroid specialist for appropriate treatment.
Goitre: Goitre is when your neck swells up due to inflammation of the thyroid gland. Other symptoms of goiter include discomfort while swallowing and breathing, coughing, a tight sensation in the throat and light-headedness while raising arms above the head. A goiter is usually painless, but a large one can cause discomfort and will need a doctor’s immediate attention. Consult an endocrinologist in Bengaluru if you experience these symptoms since a small goiter can become larger and cause disruptions. Besides, general doctors in Bengaluru recommend that you regularly check your TSH level range to gain a better understanding of your health status.
4. What does a thyroid blood test include?
Our thyroid care health package includes a series of blood tests that checks the T3 and T4 levels in the body, and if there are normal TSH levels. This will reveal if your thyroid is underactive or overactive. An endocrinologist in Bengaluru will get in touch with you for a consultation after the samples of your thyroid blood test have been collected. The analysis includes the following:
Thyroid stimulating hormone test: It’s important that you have a normal TSH level, since this determines whether or not your bodily functioning is regulated. Based on the results of your thyroid check up, a thyroid specialist in Bengaluru will prescribe hypothyroidism medication for high TSH treatment.
FT3 and FT4 test: These tests are usually taken together. Based on the T3 and T4 levels in the body, an endocrinologist in Bengaluru will be able to diagnose your symptoms and prescribe the proper thyroid disease treatment.
5. What happens during a TSH blood test?
During the blood test thyroid package, a phlebotomist will insert a needle into your vein to collect blood. Your blood sample will be collected in a vial or test tube and will be sent to the lab for further analysis. Like any blood test, you may feel a sting when the needle is injected into your arm, but the pain goes away immediately.
Your blood sample will be sent to highly qualified laboratory professionals who will analyze the sample using the latest medical technology. The TSH blood test reports will be updated to your profile on the MedKare within 24-72 hours. You can avail a free online doctor consultation with an endocrinologist in Bengaluru who can suggest the way forward to reach normal T3 and T4 levels, based on your test results.
6. How to take a thyroid test online?
You can easily book an appointment online for a thyroid test at home in Bengaluru through the MedKare and get your tests done conveniently. You can also download the MedKare and connect with doctors and the best endocrinologists in Bengaluru. A medical professional from Healthians or Thyrocare or Prima Diagnostics or Neuberg Diagnostics will visit your doorstep to collect your blood sample and the results will be shared with you online. You can consult a doctor online immediately through instant chat and video consultation and make good health a priority today! If you are searching for “T3 test” or “T4 test”, you can simply book a home appointment.
7. What is the TSH test normal range?
Contrary to popular belief, TSH values differ inversely based on the amount of hormones produced in the body.
- Abnormally high TSH levels indicates that your thyroid gland is underperforming. This may be a sign of hypothyroidism. If you are diagnosed with abnormal hypothyroidism TSH levels, you should consult a thyroid specialist for high TSH treatment.
- Abnormally low TSH levels indicates that your thyroid is overperforming. This may be a sign of hyperthyroidism. If you are diagnosed with abnormal hyperthyroidism TSH levels, you should consult a thyroid specialist for hyperthyroidism treatment.
Learn more about the TSH test normal range, low range and high range for different age groups. Thyroid test normal range is calculated in milliunits per litre. (mU/L)
FAQs
You should get a thyroid checkup if you are experiencing symptoms of a thyroid disorder, like unexplained weight gain or loss, an unusual level of fatigue despite minimal activity, and severe hairfall. You can speak to a general doctor in Bengaluru to understand your symptoms better.
A thyroid test at home requires fasting before blood test followed by a sample collection. Thyroid test fasting is practiced to ensure accurate results. Thus, once you book a thyroid blood test, you will be required to keep a gap of 10-12 hours between your last meal and the time of your scheduled tests.
Once the samples of your thyroid blood test have been collected, it takes 48 hours to process and analyse the results in our partner labs. Once this is completed, the results will be uploaded onto your profile.
An endocrinologist will get in touch with you once the results of your thyroid blood test are in. They will speak to you about the results, and will suggest the best thyroid treatment at home for you.
A thyroid checkup test does not require a doctor’s prescription since it is taken for the purpose of early detection of any abnormalities. However we recommend seeing a thyroid specialist before availing a thyroid care health package so that they may understand your symptoms better first.
The TSH test price is not very expensive and hovers in the mid-range area. The prices may vary from location-to-location and from one lab to another. If you are searching for a “TSH blood test”, you can simply book a home appointment in Zirakpur and also select your preferred time slot for the blood sample collection. Our main aim is to make healthcare affordable and available to anyone, anywhere in India. You can experience quality medical services from the comfort of your home!
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