TSHThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
The first thyroid test: picks up an under- or over-active thyroid before symptoms are obvious.
- Blood sample
- No fasting
- Within 6 hours
- Available at home
The main male hormone — for men with low energy or libido, and for women with polycystic ovaries.
Testosterone drives energy, muscle mass, libido and sperm production in men. In women, a mild rise is seen with polycystic ovaries and excess hair.
Levels are highest in the morning, so the sample is taken before 10 am.
This information is for awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice — your treating doctor interprets the result for your case.
TSHThe first thyroid test: picks up an under- or over-active thyroid before symptoms are obvious.
FT4The main hormone made by the thyroid — confirms an under- or over-active thyroid with TSH.
FT3The most active thyroid hormone, important in diagnosing an overactive thyroid.
No results — try another word or call us.