UNDERSTANDING THE TSH BLOOD TEST

A TSH blood test is a simple procedure that detects the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your system. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland, located at the base of your head, and it regulates your thyroid gland to produce thyroxine. This test can help identify whether your thyroid gland is overactive (hyperthyroidism), underactive (h