Hormones
Hormone tests can help identify imbalances that may contribute to chronic health issues. They can also be used to identify the presence of certain conditions, including pregnancy.
This screening consists of two parts: TSH and free T4. TSH is used to screen for thyroid problems, while free T4 is used to determine how the thyroid is functioning. Also known as high sensitivity-thyroid stimulating hormone (HS-TSH); sensitive TSH; S-TSH; thyrotropin; TSH, 3rd generation.
Test Description: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) can determine if there are problems with the thyroid gland, which produces two hormones (T3 and T4) that are instrumental in controlling metabolism.
Free T4 is the most important form of T4 to measure when determining how the thyroid is functioning. It is used if you have signs of a thyroid disorder.
Some thyroid disorders include:
- hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- hypopituitarism (underactive pituitary gland)
One of these thyroid conditions may be present if you have symptoms such as:
- Eye issues, such as dryness, irritation, puffiness, and bulging
- Skin dryness or puffiness
- Hair loss
- Hand tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Weight changes
- Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
- Anxiety
- Fatigue and weakness
- Intolerance to cold
- Sensitivity to light
- Menstrual irregularity
This test is also used to monitor people who are being treated for thyroid problems.
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TSH serves as the initial test in diagnosing hypo- and hyperthyroidism, and aids in monitoring and treating the conditions. Also known as high sensitivity-thyroid stimulating hormone (HS-TSH); sensitive TSH; S-TSH; thyrotropin; TSH, 3rd generation.
Test Description: The determination of TSH serves as the initial test in thyroid diagnostics. Even very slight changes in the concentrations of the free thyroid hormones bring about much greater opposite changes in the TSH level. Accordingly, TSH is a very sensitive and specific parameter for assessing thyroid function and is particularly suitable for early detection or exclusion of disorders in the central regulating circuit between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and thyroid.
Some thyroid disorders include:
- hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- hypopituitarism (underactive pituitary gland)
One of these thyroid conditions may be present if you have symptoms such as:
- Eye issues, such as dryness, irritation, puffiness, and bulging
- Skin dryness or puffiness
- Hair loss
- Hand tremors
- Increased heart rate
- Weight changes
- Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
- Anxiety
- Fatigue and weakness
- Intolerance to cold
- Sensitivity to light
- Menstrual irregularity
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The purpose of this test is to confirm or rule out pregnancy.
Test description: This test measures human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a two-chain glycoprotein hormone normally found in blood and urine only during pregnancy. It is secreted by placental tissue, beginning with the primitive trophoblast, almost from the time of implantation, and serves to support the corpus luteum during the early weeks of pregnancy. According to literature, circulating hCG typically reaches levels of approximately 2,000 mIU/mL one month after conception. A peak level on the order of 100,000 mIU/mL is attained in the third month, after which a gradual decline sets in. Following delivery, the hCG level normally undergoes rapid descent, reaching non-pregnant concentrations some two weeks later. Ectopic pregnancies and pregnancies terminating in spontaneous abortion tend to have lower than normal circulation hCG levels, while somewhat higher levels are often seen in multiple pregnancies.
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