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Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) Test

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck. It produces two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine. When your thyroid isn't functioning properly, it can lead to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), which can cause symptoms like tiredness, weight gain, depression, dry skin, and more.

Who should consider taking a Hypothyroidism test?

If you are experiencing symptoms such as feeling tired, depressed, or cold regularly, weight gain, dry skin, brittle hair or menstrual cycle irregularities this test is recommended for you.

Test specification

98.2 % accuracy

10 minutes for results

Specimen type: Blood

1 test per pack

What is included in the testing box?

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1 x Test Cassette

1 x Lancet

1 x Capillary Dropper

1 x Buffer

1 x Alcohol Pad

1 x Instructions for use

1 x Quick Start Guide

How to use the test?

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Pull off and dispose cap of lancet
Clean fingertip with alcohol pad
Press the lancet against the fingertip
Massage the pricked fingertip to obtain blood drop
Put capillary dropper in contact with blood and draw the blood to fill line
Put the collected blood into the sample well
Add 2 drops of the buffer
Wait for the coloured line and read results at 10 minutes

Interpreting your results

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Positives

Two distinct coloured lines appear at both T and C regions. Your TSH levels are high.

Negative

One line appears in C region. Your TSH levels are normal.

Invalid

The Control line fails to appear. Repeat the test.

What do your test results mean and what we recommend you should do next?

Positive Test Result

High Level of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

An abnormally high level of TSH may indicate that you may have an underactive thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. If your thyroid is not producing enough thyroxine, your pituitary gland releases more TSH to try to get the thyroid gland to produce more thyroxine.

As this test can only detect the presence of high levels of TSH and not what is causing it, it is recommended that you make an appointment with your GP to discuss your results, who will be able to provide guidance and advice on additional investigations that may be required to find out what’s causing it.

Negative Test Result

Normal levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Indicates that your TSH levels are not raised, suggesting you do not have an underactive thyroid.

It is unlikely that any symptoms you may be experiencing are being caused by an underactive thyroid.

You may want to consider repeating the test annually, to check your TSH levels remain within the normal range.

More information

If you are still concerned by some of the symptoms such as tiredness and feeling run-down following a negative test result, pop into your local Rowlands Pharmacy to speak to the pharmacy team for advice on how to ease your symptoms. They may recommend lifestyle changes or supplements to your diet.