Thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH (also known as thyrotropin or thyrotropic hormone) is a hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis and controls the secretory activity of the thyroid.
WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
THYROID TSH TEST is useful to check TSH levels in the blood, especially in women over 60 years of age or in the presence of symptoms related to hypothyroidism.
TECH SPECS
THYROID TSH TEST is an immunochromatographic device that detects TSH levels in blood above the cut-off of 5 μIU/mL.
CONTENT
1 test cassette
1 vial with dropper containing the diluent
2 sterile lancets
1 pipette for blood sampling
1 cleanser gauze
instructions for use
USE PROCEDURE
Draw a blood sample by using the sterile lancet provided;
Collect the sample indicated with the black line by using the capillary pipette provided;
Deposit the collected specimen into the sample well (S) indicated on the test cassette;
RESULTS INTERPRETATION
Negative - TSH values are normal.
Positive - TSH values are equal to or greater than the 5 μIU/mL cut-off. It is necessary to check with a specialist.