Thyrochek

Hypothyroidism affects nearly 10 percent of people in the United States

and it often goes undetected.

Many people suffer from sluggishness and fatigue. Now, there is a simple method to determine if these symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid.

ThyroChek® TSH test is a rapid screening test that provides your patients and practice with the most efficient care available.

Developed by doctors, this innovative device tests whole blood for elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), the first clinical indicator of hypothyroidism.

Ordering a TSH test alone initially, followed by the T4 in only cases of abnormal TSH will significantly decrease unnecessary testing and expense.
Thyroid Function Testing in Outpatients: Are both sensitive TSH and T4 Necessary?
Dr. Anthony J. Viera, Family Medicine, June 2003

How It Works

ThyroChek® TSH test is a rapid TSH blood test that is simple to administer and produces results in just minutes. It can be easily added to your existing practice with support for individual and group-based screening methodologies.

ThyroChek® TSH test screens employees with symptoms of hypothyroidism by measuring the level of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). It will yield a positive result if the level of TSH is higher than 5 uIU/mL. This is the present day standard for the upper limits of normal for TSH .

ThyroChek® TSH test is a rapid immunoassay, similar to a rapid pregnancy test. Using the special pipette, fill to the black line for 50 ml of blood from a finger-stick. Add four drops of buffer and within 10 minutes, a qualitative TSH level is indicated.

Procedure

1. Remove the test cassette and pipette from the foil pouch by tearing at notch at corner of the pouch.

2. Place the cassette on a hard flat surface with the windows facing up.

3. Add one drop of whole blood directly into the circular specimen well "S2" located in the middle of the lower portion of the cassette with the pipette provided in the pouch. Discard the pipette after use into a waste container when done.

4. Set timer and wait 90 seconds before proceeding.

5. Add 4 full drops of the Buffer into the oval Buffer well “S2” located at the bottom of the cassette.

6. Set timer for 10 minutes. Do not move the cassette during this time.

7. At the end of 10 minutes, read the line(s) in the rectangular results window of the cassette.
Do not move the cassette until you have checked the lines. Do not read results after 15 minutes.

Benefits

Corporate Benefits

Proactive efforts of health screening can minimize healthcare costs while maximizing employee attendance, productivity and quality of life.

– Actively manage your healthcare spending through early detection and treatment.

– Decrease absenteeism and increase morale and productivity with a healthier workforce.

– Get data that allows you to target prevention and intervention programs more effectively.

Benefits of In-Office TSH Screening

Convenient: Save time by determining non-hypothyroid patients on the first visit.

Easy to use: Any staff member can perform the test using just one drop of blood from a finger-stick or venous draw.

Rapid: Get results in 10 minutes or less.

Accurate: Be confident with 97.7% precision versus lab results.

Reimbursement: Keep revenue in the office without sacrificing accuracy. Nearly 85% of those tested will have normal TSH levels. Using ThyroChek® TSH test in your office provides more than 80% returns.

Save time and money for you and your patient. With each test under $10, it is worthwhile to screen first.

CPT Code: 84443 QW, Reimbursement: $23.47

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