METHOD:CLIA (By Beckman Coulter )
This test is done to check your thyroid function. Thyroid function is complex and depends on the action of many different thyroid hormones, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and T3 (triiodothyronine).
You may order this test if you have signs of a thyroid disorder, including:
Hyperthyroidism/Hypopituitarism/ Hypothyroidism - primary/ Hypothyroidism - secondary/Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Method:- CLIA ( Beckman Coulter) (3rd Generation)
REFERENCE RANGE IN PREGNANCY:
| 1st Trimester : 0.10 - 2.50 µIu/Ml |
| 2nd Trimester : 0.20 - 3.00 µIu/Ml |
| 3rd Trimester : 0.30 - 3.00 µIu/Ml |
Clinical Significant:
Low TSH blood test results indicate an underactive thyroid gland, that is, hypothyroidism. This means that the thyroid gland is not producing thyroid hormones to the optimum level. The pituitary gland releases more TSH hormones to stimulate the thyroid gland to produce more hormone. A high TSH level indicates some acute or chronic problems related to thyroid dysfunction. High TSH blood test results also indicate that there may be some problem with the pituitary gland. A tumor may cause high TSH levels to be secreted by the pituitary gland. Patients who have undergone thyroid gland removal surgery may also show high TSH blood tests results. This means they are not begin administered the correct dose of thyroid medication that keeps the hormone production in check. You can read more on blood test results explained.
Method:- CLIA ( Beckman Coulter)
The T3 test is particularly useful in diagnosing hyperthyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid overproduces hormones, causing symptoms such as a fast heart rate, weight loss, trembling and sweating