Human thyroid stimulating hormone (hTSH) or thyrotropin is a glycoprotein synthesized by the basophilic cells (thyrotropes) of the anterior pituitary. hTSH is composed of two non-covalently linked subunits designated alpha and beta.
How much does it cost? On average, a tonsillectomy generally costs anywhere from $4,000 to $11,000 without insurance. The cost generally depends on the age of the patient, the location of the hospital or doctor, professional fees charged by the doctor, the facility, anesthesia fees, and insurance.
Tonsillitis can also be caused by bacteria, usually the same bacteria that cause strep throat (streptococcus group A). A person with tonsillitis caused by strep bacteria is contagious early on and without treatment can remain so for up to two weeks.