Spark TSH test is a binary test. i.e., if the levels of TSH are greater than 5 uIU/ml test will indicate positive, meaning that the levels of TSH are abnormal and will require further interpretation by trained professional .

TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located near your throat. Your thyroid makes hormones that regulate the way your body uses energy. It also plays an important role in regulating your weight, body temperature, muscle strength, and even your mood. TSH is made in a gland in the brain called the pituitary. When thyroid levels in your body are low, the pituitary gland makes more TSH. When thyroid levels are high, the pituitary gland makes less TSH. TSH levels that are too high or too low can indicate your thyroid isn't working correctly.

Thyroid gland is an important gland that regulates the way your body uses energy and plays importing role in regulating weight, body temperature, muscle strength, and your mood. Abnormal TSH levels, particular the high TSH levels, as measured by this test indicates abnormal function of the thyroid systems that will impact your overall health.

You may need a TSH test if you have symptoms of too much thyroid hormone in your blood (hyperthyroidism) and are experiencing varying health issues and symptoms associated with it.

SPARK TSH Test is designed with specific antibodies that selectively detect the TSH at a threshold level above 5uIU/ml. The proprietary mobile app interprets the test line in the rapid test to give a qualitative reading for the test..

TSH is present at generally very low levels in blood (normally 1-5 uIU/ml. Our test is set to measure at these cut-off value of > 5 uIU/ml which typically indicates high abnormal levels of TSH in the blood indicating hypothyroidism.

Spark’s award-winning technology of mobile phone application takes a camera picture of the test cassettes and is used as a “reader” to convert the intensity reading in the test line in the cassette.