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What is a Normal TSH?

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Updated March 04, 2011

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What is a TSH Test?
What is a Normal TSH?
The TSH -- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone -- blood test is considered by some physicians to be the only test needed to diagnose and manage an underactive or overactive thyroid -- also known as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

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