Where TSH is reported
| Condition | Direction | Compared against | Associated symptoms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | ↑ elevated | hypothyroidism patients vs healthy reference range | — | McDermott 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is TSH altered?
In the OSMF atlas TSH is reported in Hypothyroidism. It is elevated in 1 across 1 entries.
Is there a standard clinical test for TSH?
The atlas entries for TSH do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.
Is one abnormal TSH result diagnostic?
No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.
Cite this page
Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). TSH across conditions: biomarker evidence. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/markers/tsh.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas
Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.