{"product_id":"tsh-thyroid-stimulating-hormone","title":"TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) test is the primary screening test for thyroid function — measuring the pituitary hormone that controls thyroid activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasures TSH, secreted by the pituitary gland in response to thyroid hormone levels in the blood. An elevated TSH indicates an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism); a suppressed TSH indicates an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThyroid disorders affect millions of Filipinos, with hypothyroidism being particularly prevalent in women. A single TSH test can identify both over- and underactive thyroid conditions — the most efficient way to screen for thyroid disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEveryone over 35 for routine screening (especially women), anyone with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction (fatigue, weight changes, cold or heat intolerance, hair loss, palpitations), pregnant women, and those on thyroid medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596737560744,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/tsh-thyroid-stimulating-hormone","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}