Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Also known as: TSH, Thyrotropin
TSH is a hormone made by the pituitary gland that signals the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is available within 19 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What Thyroid Stimulating Hormone measures
TSH is a hormone made by the pituitary gland that signals the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Its blood level reflects how hard the pituitary is working to keep thyroid activity balanced.
Why it is tested
TSH is the standard first-line marker used to assess overall thyroid function. It is commonly measured when investigating symptoms such as fatigue, weight change, or temperature sensitivity, and to monitor people already known to have a thyroid condition.
Tests that include Thyroid Stimulating Hormone at The Vesey
Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.
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13 further Vesey panels include Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the thyroid group:
Frequently asked questions
Is TSH the same as a thyroid hormone?
No. TSH is made by the pituitary gland and controls the thyroid; the thyroid hormones themselves are thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3). TSH is often measured first because it is a sensitive early indicator of thyroid balance.
Is TSH usually tested on its own?
It is often measured alongside free T4 and sometimes free T3 for a fuller picture. Several Vesey panels group these thyroid markers together.
This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.