HealthCheck Thyroid Health (TSH) Blood Test

The Life Line Screening HealthCheck Thyroid Health (TSH) Blood Test is used to evaluate thyroid function and to aid in discovery of either an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or an underactive thyroid hypothyroidism).

Easy-to-follow 4-Step Process
1. Complete documentation
2. Nick your finger
3. Collect Blood Sample
4. Mail to the laboratory

Results normally arrive in 10-14 days via U.S mail.

The test is frequently conducted in advance of physician ordered T3 and T4 testing when thyroid abnormalities are discovered. TSH testing is also used at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for a thyroid disorder.

A few of the common symptoms of an Underactive Thyroid are:
- Weight Gain - Fatigue - Depression
- Dry Skin - Cold Intolerance - Hair Loss
- Forgetfulness

A few of the common symptoms of an Overactive Thyroid are:
- Weight Loss - Nervousness - Fatigue
- Heat Intolerance - Muscle Weakness - Insomnia
- Heart Palpitations

Biological Risk Factors for thyroid disease include:
- Known Thyroid Disorder - Goiter - Diabetes
- Anemia - Premature Gray Hair

Family History Risk Factors include:
- Diabetes - Pernicious

KIT CONTENTS:
- Test Request Form
- Alcohol Prep
- Adhesive Bandage
- Lancets and Sterile Gauze Pad
- Blood Sample Return Bag
- AdvanceDx100 Serum Separator
- Blood Collection Instructions
- Preaddressed, Prepaid Mailing Envelope
- Customer Wallet Receipt

Complete instructions are enclosed, and sample collection is extremely easy and virtually painless. A single finger nick using an enclosed lancet is all it takes. Simply deposit drops of blood on the collection card, wait a few minutes for it to dry, place it in the enclosed postage paid envelope with your completed Test Request Form, and drop in the nearest US mailbox.

After your sample is analyzed at our laboratory, you will receive an easy-to-read report by return mail that will provide you with important information you and your physician can use to determine your overall thyroid health. Most people find that their results are within normal ranges, but if a serious irregularity is discovered, early detection greatly increases your chances for successful treatment.

The American Thyroid Association recommends that a TSH test be used every five years to screen all adults older than age 35 for thyroid disease.

Other organizations recommend that all women over 50, all adults over 60 even if they exhibit no symptoms, those persons at high risk for thyroid disorders, and pregnant and postpartum women all be tested.

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