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'''TSH''' is a thyroid function test that should not be confused for the [[Transportation Security Administration|TSA or Transportation Security Administration]].
  
'''TSH''' stands for '''thyroid-stimulating hormone'''.  It is a hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland by Keebler elves, who then produce [[Thyroxine|thyroxine]] ([[T4]]) and Chips Deluxes cookies.  '''TSH''' is one of the thyroid function tests (TFTs).  We won't tell you the other ones.  '''TSH''' should not be confused for the [[Transportation Security Administration|TSA or Transportation Security Administration]].
 
  
 
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'''Other Tests'''
'''Physiology'''
 
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Thyrotropin-release hormone (TRH), which is produced in the hypothalamus, stimulates the production of '''TSH''', and '''TSH''', which is produced in the anterior pituitary gland, stimulates the production of [[T4]], and [[T4]], which is produced in the thyroid gland, is converted into [[T3]], and [[T3]], which is produced in the liver and other organs 80% of the time, stimulates metabolism.  Only endocrinologists can follow this entire [[Train of Thought|train of thought]].
 
 
 
 
 
'''Anatomy'''
 
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'''TSH''' is made up of one alpha and one beta subunits.  So whenever you hear about alpha beta, it's referring to '''TSH''' not a sorority.
 
 
 
 
 
'''Clinical Application'''
 
 
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The normal range for a '''TSH''' is 0 to infinity. 
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- [[230-Lead ECG]]
 
 
  
'''Interpretation'''
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- [[Amazon Echo]]
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#If the '''TSH''' level is high, consult endocrinology.
 
#If the '''TSH''' levels is normal, don't consult endocrinology.
 
#If the '''TSH''' is low, consult endocrinology.
 
  
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- [[GFR]]
  
'''Other Tests'''
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- [[HbA1c]]
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* [[230-Lead ECG]]
 
* [[Amazon Echo]]
 
* [[Axis & Allies]]
 
* [[Bicarbonate]]
 
* [[GFR]]
 
* [[HbA1c]]
 
* [[Potassium]]
 
* [[Subclinical Hypothyroidism]]
 
* [[Thyroid Storm]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Endocrinology]]
 
[[Category:Endocrinology]]
[[Category:Medical Tests & Procedures]]
 

Revision as of 10:13, 21 February 2017

TSH is a thyroid function test that should not be confused for the TSA or Transportation Security Administration.


Other Tests


- 230-Lead ECG

- Amazon Echo

- GFR

- HbA1c


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