2022年12月10日 · The first blood test typically done to diagnose hypothyroidism measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood. If it's high, the test is done again, along with a blood test for the thyroid hormone T-4 .

2022年12月10日 · Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages.

2022年1月15日 · High TSH levels in the blood indicates hypothyroidism. T-4 tests. The main thyroid hormone is thyroxine (T-4). A low blood level of thyroxine (T-4) confirms the findings of a TSH test and indicates the problem is within the thyroid itself.

2022年11月30日 · Blood tests that measure the hormones T-4 and T-3 and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) can confirm a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. A high level of T-4 and a low level of TSH is common in people with hyperthyroidism.

2024年7月9日 · The thyroid peroxidase antibody test is a blood test. Sometimes it's done to help find out if a person has thyroid disease that's caused by an immune system condition. The test isn't used alone to diagnose thyroid disease.

2022年1月15日 · Hypothyroidism can result in poor heart function, an enlarged heart and irregular heartbeats. It can also result in high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — the "bad" cholesterol — that is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and heart failure.

2022年5月5日 · Stool antigen test. This is the most common stool test to detect H. pylori. The test looks for proteins (antigens) associated with H. pylori infection in the stool. Stool PCR test. A lab test called a stool polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test can detect H. pylori infection in stool.

2022年2月11日 · Tests that measure blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and hormones produced by your thyroid gland can indicate whether you have hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Ultrasound. This imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of your thyroid gland.

2022年5月17日 · This test may help your provider determine the severity of hyperparathyroidism or diagnose a kidney disorder causing hyperparathyroidism. If a very low calcium level is found in the urine, this may mean it's a condition that doesn't need treatment.

2022年11月30日 · Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This condition also is called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism.