TSH BLOOD TEST: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A TSH blood test is a simple procedure that assesses the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland, located at the base of your brain, and it controls your thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. This test can help determine whether your thyroid gland is overactive (hyperthyroidism), undera