Thyroid
TSH
Also known as: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
What it means
A hormone from your brain that tells the thyroid how hard to work. High TSH = thyroid is sluggish (hypothyroid). Low TSH = overactive (hyperthyroid).
Typical normal range
0.45–4.5 µIU/mL
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, sex, and pregnancy. Always check the range on your own report.
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Sources & Standards
The plain-language explanations above draw on published standards from the following bodies. Reference ranges and thresholds vary slightly by lab and demographic — always check the range on your own report and follow your doctor's interpretation.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Global public-health authority
Global reference ranges and disease classifications.
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
India's apex biomedical research body
India-specific clinical guidelines and reference values.
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
India's lab-accreditation authority
Reference-range framework used by accredited Indian labs.
- NIH / MedlinePlus
US National Institutes of Health patient-education arm
Plain-language descriptions of tests, conditions, and medicines.
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