MyHealthChecked Thyroid

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Rapid Test

A underactive thyroid can cause symptoms such as feeling tired and low, sensitive to the cold, gaining weight and constipation.

  • At-home test
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home rapid self-test (blood sample, results in minutes)
Results in
0 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Test specifications

Provider
MyHealthChecked
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home rapid self-test (blood sample, results in minutes)
Turnaround time
0 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by MyHealthChecked.

Advanced Thyroid Profile (with antibodies)

  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

About this test

Screen for an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

A underactive thyroid can cause symptoms such as feeling tired and low, sensitive to the cold, gaining weight and constipation. This quick test is a way to test for an under active thyroid using a blood sample, and gain access to information to help you decide what to do next.

Why test

A healthy thyroid is essential for regulating metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature. It also plays a key role in growth, development, and the function of organs like the heart and brain.

If you are not getting enough TSH, your body processes slow down leading to symptoms such as less energy, constipation, dry hair and skin, muscle weakness, unexplained weight gain, a hoarse voice and greater sensitivity to the cold.

An underactive thyroid can be easily treated and in most cases people live a normal and healthy life. If left untreated, it can lead to complications including heart disease, infertility and nerve damage.

This test has been designed by healthcare professionals to give you a good indication if your TSH levels are higher than the normal range (>5µlU/mL). You also have the option to access doctor-led recommendations on the next steps you could take.

Intended use

This test can be used to screen for TSH levels using a simple home blood test. It gives you a semi-quantitative analytical result. This means that while it will give you a good indication of TSH levels in your blood, you'll need a secondary analytical test if you require your specific levels of TSH.

Key facts

  • Simple finger prick rapid test
  • Results in 10 minutes, no need to send to a lab
  • Tests for a high thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level
  • Online support available to help you understand identify next steps

Description provided by MyHealthChecked.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and UX 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 8.0/10

    Can be done at home; results within 2 days.

  • Price Value 10.0/10

    £10.00 against a median of £51.63 for the 16 similarly sized thyroid tests we track (-81%).

  • Results and Follow-up 4.5/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

  • Trust Signals 5.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.4 from 7,844 reviews.

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