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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Normal Ranges

TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland to control thyroid hormone production.

Age GroupSexReference RangeUnitNotes
Adults (18–64)All0.4 – 4mIU/L
Elderly (65+)All0.5 – 6mIU/LHigher range acceptable in elderly
All agesFemale0.1 – 2.5mIU/LPregnancy first trimester

Also reported in: µIU/mL.

Critical (Panic) Values

Critical Low: < 0.01 mIU/L. Critical High: > 100 mIU/L. Values outside these limits require immediate clinical attention.

Common Causes of High TSH

Primary hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's thyroiditis, post-radioiodine, post-surgery)Subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH high, FT4 normal)Inadequate levothyroxine dose in treated hypothyroidism

Common Causes of Low TSH

Graves' disease (most common cause of hyperthyroidism)Toxic multinodular goiterSolitary toxic thyroid nodule

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