Thyroid-stimulating hormone (pituitary signal)
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Thyroid tests compared
TSH alone is a great first screen. A full T3-T4-TSH profile digs deeper. Here's when each is worth it.
The bottom line
For a first thyroid check with no known thyroid disease, TSH alone is the right, cost-effective screen — it is the most sensitive single marker. Step up to the full T3-T4-TSH profile when TSH comes back abnormal, when you already have thyroid disease, or when symptoms are strong despite a normal TSH. Starting with TSH and adding the rest only if needed usually saves money without missing anything important.
It's a first screen and you have no known thyroid problem.
See price & bookPick T3 · T4 · TSHYour TSH is abnormal, you're on thyroid medication, or symptoms persist.
See price & bookThe thyroid gland is controlled by TSH from the pituitary, and TSH rises or falls very early when the thyroid is under- or over-active. That sensitivity is why a single TSH is the standard first-line screen worldwide.
A full profile adds T3 and T4 — the actual thyroid hormones. Those extra numbers matter when TSH is already abnormal, when you are established on treatment, or when the picture is unusual. For most people with no history, they add cost without changing the first decision.
| TSH only Most sensitive single screen | T3 · T4 · TSH Full picture in one draw | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity as a first screen | Highest | High |
| Detail when abnormal | Limited — needs follow-up | Full picture |
| Fasting needed | No | No |
| Typical price band | Lowest | Mid |
| Best for | First screen | Known disease / abnormal TSH |
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (pituitary signal)
Save ₹750
Heads up: A single abnormal TSH usually needs the full profile to interpret
TSH plus the two thyroid hormones, T3 and T4
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Heads up: More than most first-time screens need
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A registered doctor reviews your symptoms and history, tells you exactly which test you need, and interprets the results with you.
This page is general information to help you choose a test, not a diagnosis or medical advice. Lab results should be interpreted by a doctor alongside your symptoms and history.