THYROID TSH TESTS

Thyroid Tests or more specifically a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test) is an important tool in the detection of thyroid disease and problems in both men and women. Your thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland, located at the front part of your throat just below your Adam's apple. It produces hormones that affect and regulate virtually every bodily activity. Thyroid TSH Tests could help to enhance your health in many ways.

Thyroid hormones control metabolism and organ function, directly affecting weight loss or gain, energy levels, skin condition, memory, heart rate, cholesterol levels, menstrual regularity, as well as many other functions. If your thyroid gland is not working properly, a variety of possibly severe medical problems can result.

The good news is, if discovered and properly treated a thyroid disorder can be controlled and you can lead a normal and active life.

New Century Diagnostics Thyroid TSH Test

The New Century Diagnostics Thyroid TSH Test is a self-collected, laboratory analysis that measures a substance called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). This laboratory analysis will help you and your health care professional identify and/or monitor an underactive or overactive thyroid condition in order to prevent thyroid gland disorders.

TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is a chemical substance produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to synthesize and release its own hormones into the bloodstream.

When your thyroid gland produces more hormone than your body needs, a condition called hyperthyroidism occurs. This is commonly known as an overactive thyroid.

Some common symptoms of overactive thyroids are:

• Weight Loss
• Fatigue
• Heat Intolerance
• Nervousness
• Insomnia
• Tremor
• Muscle Weakness
• Heart Palpitations
• Frequent Bowel Movements
• Menstrual Irregularities (especially light menstrual periods)

When your thyroid gland produces less hormone than your body needs, a condition called hypothyroidism occurs. This is commonly referred to as an underactive thyroid and is the most common thyroid disorder.

Some common symptoms of underactive thyroids are:

• Weight Gain
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Cold Intolerance
• Dry Skin
• Hair Dryness or Hair Loss
• Forgetfulness
• Muscle Cramps
• Edema
• Constipation
• Menstrual Irregularities (especially heavy menstrual periods)

The New Century Diagnostics Thyroid TSH Test is reasonably priced at $25.50. This laboratory analysis will help you to determine if you have an overactive or underactive thyroid problem.

A special finger lancet is supplied in the  Blood Collection Kit. With it, three drops of blood are taken from a micro-nick of the finger, placed on a special collection card to dry, inserted into the special mailer provided, and then sent (postage paid) to New Century's CLIA certified laboratory for analysis. Once the laboratory receives your blood sample, they require 2 to 3 days to process.

The results are sent back to you and/or your designated health care professional. The Thyroid TSH Test is accurate, private, convenient and easy-to-use. The accuracy of a laboratory in the privacy of your home.

To learn why you should take a home thyroid test now, please read our article "Home Thyroid Test - 3 Reasons to Take One"!

Read complete test instructions Home Thyroid (TSH) Test Instructions

View a sample lab report Thyroid Test Lab Results

1. Print name and date on the AdvanceDx100 sample card

2.  Wash hands with warm water and dry thoroughly

3. Remove blue tip from lancet and hold lancet steady, press down until it clicks then release

4. Drip blood from fingertip to fill the box on collection card - about 4 drops

5. Allow collection card to air dry for 60 minutes

6.  After card is dry, tear open blood sample return bag and insert card and seal.  DO NOT remove the desiccant from the blood sample return bag.

7.  Peel the Test Request Form label and place label on the sealed blood sample return bag and place in preaddressed, prepaid mailing envelope

8.  Test results will be returned via US Mail

 

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