Description
A hormone of the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the synthesis of thyroglobulin, thyroxine, and triiodothyronine. It has a circadian rhythm of secretion with peak values in the morning hours and the lowest values in the evening. TSH determination is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of the treatment of thyroid and pituitary diseases.
It is recommended to take the test in the morning hours. For the most informative results, check with your attending physician for the most optimal time for testing.
Period of execution
By 9 hours. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type