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TSH
Also known:
thyrotropin
systematic name:
thyroid stimulating hormone
₡19,000
What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample or, in children, by heel prick.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
To detect and diagnose thyroid diseases; to monitor the treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
When to do the analysis?
When a person presents symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism and/or an enlarged thyroid gland or as a control any person over 40 years of age. As treatment monitoring: as deemed appropriate by the physician