TSH BLOOD TEST: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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