Figure another roof pitch to use when the contractor assembles a pair of rafters for evaluation of the pitch. To do this, use one hand to hold the longer leg of the square in place with the 12-inch mark at the edge of the board. Move the short leg toward you and align the 5-inch mark at the edge of the board.
TsH TesTs. The best way to initially test thyroid function is to measure. the TsH level in a blood sample. a high TsH level. indicates that the thyroid gland is failing because of a. problem that is directly affecting the thyroid (primary. hypothyroidism).
Because many of its symptoms are seen in other diseases, hypothyroidism usually cannot be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. In addition to a patient's medical history and thorough physical examination, several tests are used to confirm hypothyroidism. The first, most accurate measure of thyroid activity is the TSH test. Generally, above normal TSH levels indicate hypothyroidism.