TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Also known as: Thyroid Test, TSH Ultra
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is the main screening test for thyroid problems. A high TSH usually means an underactive thyroid; a low TSH usually means an overactive one.
Blood
Sample
Not needed
Fasting
Same day
Report
₹200
Centre visit or home collection
Who should get a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)?
- Anyone with symptoms of a thyroid problem — tiredness, weight change, hair fall
- Women planning a pregnancy or who are pregnant
- People taking thyroid tablets, to check the dose
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): normal range
| TSH (adults) | about 0.4–4.0 µIU/mL |
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General adult reference value; targets are different in pregnancy and in older adults. Your Lab24 report shows the exact range for your result. Always discuss results with your doctor.
Packages that include this test
Often cheaper than booking tests separately.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)?
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is the main screening test for thyroid problems. A high TSH usually means an underactive thyroid; a low TSH usually means an overactive one.
- What is the normal range for the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)?
- TSH (adults): about 0.4–4.0 µIU/mL. General adult reference value; targets are different in pregnancy and in older adults. Your Lab24 report shows the exact range for your result. Always discuss results with your doctor.
- Do I need to fast before the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)?
- No fasting is needed for the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). You can give the sample at any time of day.
- When will I get my TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) report?
- Reports are typically ready the same day. We send them by WhatsApp and email as soon as they are verified by our pathologist.
- What sample is needed for the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)?
- A blood sample, collected at any of our three Hyderabad centres or at your home by a certified phlebotomist.
- How much does the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) cost in Hyderabad?
- ₹200 at LAB24 Medical Diagnostic Centre — transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Home sample collection is free within 5 km of any of our three centres. For addresses farther away, our team calls you to confirm before the visit.