Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
| Kit Name | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Rapid Test |
| Method | Fluorescence Dry Quantitative Immunoassay |
| Assay Measuring Range | 0.1 mIU/L ~ 100.0 mIU/L |
| Incubation Time | 15 min |
| Sample Type | Human serum, Plasma (EDTA), Whole Blood (EDTA) |
| Reference Range | 0.5 mIU/L ~ 7.3 mIU/L |
| Storage and Stability | 18 months 2℃~30℃ |
Order Information
| Catalog No. | Product | Test/Kit |
| FCTSHE01 |
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Rapid Test |
25 |
Introduction
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is a vital glycoprotein hormone synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It serves as the primary and most sensitive regulator of the thyroid gland, stimulating the production and release of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Because TSH levels fluctuate exponentially in response to even minor changes in circulating thyroid hormones through a negative feedback loop, it is globally recognized as the definitive first-line biomarker for assessing overall thyroid status.
Clinical Applications
First-Line Thyroid Screening
Serves as the most reliable primary biomarker to evaluate thyroid function and screen for thyroid disease, enabling the early detection of primary hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, even in subclinical stages before symptoms appear.
Therapeutic Efficacy Monitoring
Provides indispensable quantitative data for monitoring patients undergoing thyroid hormone replacement therapy (e.g., levothyroxine) or anti-thyroid treatments. Continuous tracking ensures medication dosages are perfectly optimized to maintain a euthyroid state.
Differentiation of Thyroid Disorders
When analyzed in conjunction with free thyroid hormones, TSH helps clinicians accurately differentiate between primary (thyroid gland origin) and secondary (pituitary or hypothalamic origin) thyroid dysfunctions.
Comprehensive Thyroid Profiling
To deliver maximum diagnostic confidence and a complete view of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis.