Blue Horizon Medicals Thyroid

TSH

TSH alone for monitoring thyroxine replacement

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • TSH

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Thyroid hormones

  • TSH

About this test

The absolute baseline, and often the only, test needed for monitoring stable thyroid maintenance regimes. If your Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level is in the lower reaches of the normal range while you are taking thyroxine replacement, and you have no symptoms, it is likely that all is well and no further testing is required. A high level of TSH generally means an underactive thyroid gland (or under-replacement with thyroxine), while a low level implies an overactive thyroid gland (or over-replacement with thyroxine).




Thyroid Related Thyroid related blood testing
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is a hormone manufactured in the pituitary gland (found in the brain). It s role is to stimulate thyroxine production in the thyroid gland (found in the neck). A high level within a health screening is associated with an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) and a low level is found if the thyroid gland is over-active (hyperthyroidism). Changes in the TSH level alone can indicate underlying thyroid problems even if the thyroxine levels are normal. Symptoms Hyperthyroid symptoms Weight loss with increased appetite
Warm/clammy skin
Shortness/loss of breath
Feeling warm and sweating excessively
Feeling hyperactive
Rapid heartbeat
Insomnia
Osteoporosis
Raised libido
Irregular bowel movements
Diarrhoea
Thin hair
Fertility problems
Irritability

Hypothyroid symptoms Fatigue
Feeling cold constantly
Weight gain and/or difficulty losing weight
Brain fog
Issues with Breathlessness
Low basal temperature
Insomnia
Hair loss
Raised cholesterol
Low basal temperature
Dry hair and skin
Loss of libido
Constipation
Depression
Mood swings
Fertility problems

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 5.1/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 10th percentile of thyroid tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 7.1/10

    £45.25 against a median of £51.63 for the 16 similarly sized thyroid tests we track (-12%).

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