Test Name
TSH
Aliases
THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE
Abbreviations
-
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
2ml serum in a separator tube (SST) or plain red-top; lithium heparin tube for plasma.
Clinical Utility
Screening and diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Assessment of treatment response.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026