WhiteLab Thyroid Rapid Test, 1 Test

In short: The WhiteLab thyroid rapid test detects TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) in a fingertip blood sample, with a cut-off of 5 μIU/ml. The result can be read in 10 minutes, with 98.2 percent accuracy according to the manufacturer. The pack contains 1 test for home self-testing.

Key Features

• Analyte: TSH (qualitative), cut-off 5 μIU/ml
• Sample: fingertip whole blood
• Result: readable in 10 minutes
• Accuracy: 98.2 percent (manufacturer's data)
• Pack size: 1 test
• CE 0123 marked rapid diagnostic medical device approved for home self-testing

What Does It Detect?

The test indicates whether the TSH level exceeds the 5 μIU/ml cut-off. A result above the cut-off may be a preliminary sign that it is worth talking to a doctor about your thyroid function. The test is qualitative and does not give an exact numerical value.

When Might You Consider It?

The manufacturer suggests checking, for example, in case of persistent tiredness, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating or, in women, unusually heavy menstruation. These complaints can have many causes, so it is worth talking to a doctor regardless of the test result.

Why a Home Rapid Test?

The test can be done discreetly in your own home, without an appointment, and gives a result within minutes. This makes it easier to decide whether you should see a doctor, and you can take the result with you to the consultation. It is especially useful if you find it hard to make time for an appointment at a doctor's office or are looking for a more discreet option.

Use and Storage

Please follow the instructions for use in the package exactly, especially the steps on sample collection and reading time, as following them affects the result. Read the instructions all the way through before collecting the sample, and have a clock or timer ready so you keep to the reading time. Keep the test in its original, unopened packaging until use.

Important Information

The rapid test gives a preliminary, informational result: it does not provide a diagnosis and does not replace a medical examination. If the result is positive or uncertain, or if your symptoms persist despite a negative result, see a doctor, who will decide on any further tests.

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Trusted Sources

• NNGYK – National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy (Hungary)