TSH (Thyroid-stimulating Hormone)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 2148


Material

Serum 0.5 ml

Method

Chemiluminescence assay (CLIA)

Species list

Dog, cat

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

Remark

  • Dog: for the diagnosis of hypothyroidism in combination with T4 or fT4
  • Determination of TSH can be used for therapy monitoring if TSH was initially elevated at the time of diagnosis.
  • Cat: For therapy monitoring: Rising TSH concentrations indicate the development of iatrogenic hypothyroidism.