What is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH ?
The Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test measures the level of TSH in the blood, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the activity of the thyroid gland. TSH stimulates the thyroid to produce two key hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which are essential for controlling metabolism, energy levels, and overall growth and development. The TSH test is a primary tool for evaluating thyroid function. Abnormal TSH levels can indicate various thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Elevated TSH levels often suggest that the thyroid is not producing enough hormones, while low TSH levels typically indicate excessive thyroid hormone production. Doctors commonly order the TSH test when patients experience symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, such as unexplained weight changes, fatigue, mood swings, sensitivity to temperature, or irregular heart rhythms. It is also used to monitor individuals undergoing treatment for thyroid disorders to ensure therapy is effectively restoring normal thyroid function.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH test is generally reported in “µIU/mL”
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH ranges are:
For any gender, 0 - 100 year of age: 0.3 - 4.5
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
TSH Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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