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The T4 test is known as the thyroxine test. The TSH test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your blood. These are the two most common thyroid function tests and are usually ordered together. They are routinely performed on newborn babies to identify a low-functioning thyroid gland.
TSH stands for âthyroid stimulating hormoneâ and the test measures how much of this hormone is in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland in your brain. This gland tells your thyroid to make and release the thyroid hormones into your blood. The Test. The TSH test involves simply drawing some blood from your body. The blood will then be analyzed in a lab. It's best to do this in the morning as your TSH levels can fluctuate throughout the day.