{"product_id":"206977","title":"Alltest Hypothyroidism (TSH) Rapid Test for Home Use (1 pc\/box)","description":"\u003cp\u003e• The price includes 5% VAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the applicable legislation, Carbon Web Kft. may sell IVD tests intended for self-testing to private individuals online in accordance with Decree No. 7\/2004 (XI. 23.) of the Minister of Health, and may have the order delivered to the customer’s home by parcel delivery after the order is placed. Please note that by placing your order you waive your right to receive professional information on the use of the self-test. For the correct performance of the test, we enclose detailed instructions for use in Hungarian, which you can find in the test box and on our website.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHypothyroidism rapid test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is an important hormone produced by the pituitary gland. The role of TSH is to stimulate the function of the thyroid gland and the production of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elevated TSH level (which is referred to as hyperthyreosis) indicates that the thyroid gland is less active and does not produce a sufficient amount of thyroid hormone. This phenomenon can often be traced back to the following causes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHypothyroidism (underactive thyroid): This is the most common cause of an elevated TSH level. The thyroid gland functions insufficiently, which results in low levels of the T3 and T4 hormones. In response, the pituitary gland increases TSH production in order to stimulate the thyroid gland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHashimoto’s thyroiditis: This is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own thyroid cells. As a result, thyroid function decreases and the TSH level rises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedicines: Certain medicines, for example those used to treat low thyroid function or other health problems, may affect the TSH level and thyroid function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThyroid surgery or radioiodine therapy: If someone’s thyroid gland is treated by surgery or with radioactive iodine, this removes or damages the cells of the thyroid gland, and as a result thyroid hormone production decreases. In response, the pituitary gland increases TSH production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePregnancy: During pregnancy the body needs more thyroid hormone, so the TSH level may rise slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note that an increase in the TSH level generally indicates insufficient thyroid function, and the exact cause must be determined by further examinations and medical evaluation. \u003cstrong\u003eThe hypothyroidism (TSH) rapid test is designed for home use and detects a possible elevated TSH level from a fingertip blood sample.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHypothyroidism rapid test specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eProduct name: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlltest TSH rapid test cassette for self-testing\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole blood\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pc\/box\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e cassette test\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hangzhou Alltest Biotech Co., Ltd., Ltd., 550 Yinhai Street, Hangzhou Economic and Technologic Development Area, 310018, Zhejiang, China; Telephone: +86-571-56267891; info@alltests.com.cn\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEC REP:\u003c\/strong\u003e MedNet GmbH, Hansestraße 91, 48165 Münster, Germany; +49 251 32266-0; info@medneteurope.com\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eExpiry date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e31\/07\/2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the hypothyroidism rapid test kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1 test cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1 capillary dropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1 buffer solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1 alcohol wipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1 fingertip lancet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1 instructions for use in Hungarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the Instructions for Use carefully before performing the test!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWash your hands with soap and rinse them with clean warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBefore opening, bring the pouch to room temperature. Open the foil pouch and take out the cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarefully twist off and discard the released cap of the lancet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean the area to be pricked, which is the tip of the middle or ring finger, with the enclosed alcohol wipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress the lancet, on the side from which you removed the cap, against the fingertip (the side of the ring finger is recommended). After use, the tip retracts automatically and safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolding your hand downwards, massage the end of the pricked finger to obtain a drop of blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWithout squeezing the bulb of the capillary dropper, touch it to the blood. The blood will move into the capillary dropper up to the line marked on it. If the blood does not reach the line, massage your finger a little to bring out more blood. Avoid air bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBy squeezing the bulb of the dropper, transfer the collected blood into the sample well of the cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWait until the blood has completely flowed into the sample well. Unscrew the cap of the buffer bottle and add \u003cstrong\u003e2 drops of buffer solution\u003c\/strong\u003e to the sample well of the cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWait for the coloured line(s) to appear. Read the results \u003cstrong\u003eafter 10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. After 20 minutes the result can no longer be interpreted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpretation of results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo coloured lines appear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the \u003cstrong\u003e(T)\u003c\/strong\u003e test line and the \u003cstrong\u003e(C)\u003c\/strong\u003e control line appear. This result means that the \u003cstrong\u003eTSH level is higher than normal (5 μIU\/ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e and you should consult a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNegative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOnly the control line \u003cstrong\u003e(C)\u003c\/strong\u003e appears. This result means that the \u003cstrong\u003eTSH level is not in the range indicating thyroid insufficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvalid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe control line does not appear. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe most likely reasons for the absence of the control line are an insufficient sample volume or an incorrect procedure. Review the procedure again and repeat the test using a new test. If the problem persists, stop using that test kit and contact your local distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliability of the TSH rapid test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA clinical evaluation was performed in which the results obtained with the TSH test and with ELISA were compared. In the in-house clinical study, 220 whole blood samples were tested. The results showed a specificity of 98.2% and a sensitivity of 98.2%, with an \u003cstrong\u003eoverall accuracy of 98.2%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarbonMedical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54764004376901,"sku":"206977","price":7.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2407\/9429\/files\/Pajzsmirigy-alulmukodes-gyorsteszt-1.jpg?v=1747656171","url":"https:\/\/carbonmedical.de\/en\/products\/206977","provider":"Carbon Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}