Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test

Understand how well your thyroid is working.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
3
Tests for
  • TSH
  • T3
  • T4

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

Thyroid hormones

  • TSH
  • T3
  • T4

About this test

What will the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test identify?

TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone, is a vital hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Its function is to inform the thyroid whether to produce more or less of its hormones.

Elevated levels of TSH in the blood prompt the thyroid to generate more T3 and T4, whereas reduced levels lead to lower production of these hormones.

Both T3 and T4 provide feedback to the pituitary, allowing it to gauge the necessary amount of TSH to release into the bloodstream.

The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test will detect levels of the following hormones in your blood:

  • T3

  • T4

  • TSH

This test is ideal for people who want to know if their thyroid gland is functioning properly. It can be used to diagnose hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone), hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone), or to monitor your response to treatment.

Is the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test accurate?

Better2Know's Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test provides accurate and reliable results, allowing our patients to make important decisions about their health.

How does this test work?

A Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test can be conducted using a single blood sample, which can be gathered at a Better2Know clinic. Once this sample has been collected, we send it to our accredited laboratory for processing and analysis.

When will I receive the results from the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test?

Test results should be available within one business day of the laboratory receiving your sample. You can monitor the progress of your test in your online Patient Area. Additionally, you have the option to receive your results via SMS or email notification.

Is the Better2Know Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test confidential?

Better2Know employs advanced encryption protocols to safeguard your personal data.

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Description provided by Better2Know.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.2/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 44th percentile of thyroid tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 4.5/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £160.00 against a median of £65.00 for the 37 similarly sized thyroid tests we track (+146%).

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