What should I do if the result is positive?
If the result is positive, it means that the TSH level in your blood is higher than normal (5µIU/mL). You should speak to your doctor and mention the test results. Your doctor will decide whether any additional investigation should be performed.
What should I do if the result is negative?
If the result is negative, it means that the TSH level is below 5µIU/mL and is within the normal range. However, you should speak to your doctor if your symptoms continue.
What is the accuracy of the SELFCheck Thyroid Health Test?
The SELFCheck Thyroid Health Test is accurate and has been used for more than 10 years by healthcare professionals in hospitals and laboratories. Comparison of the SELFCheck Thyroid Health Test with reference laboratory methods shows an overall agreement of at least 95.5%. Although this test is reliable, all medical tests may give a small number of false-positive or false-negative results.
Are multipacks available for healthcare professionals?
Yes. The thyroid test kits are available for doctors, biomedical scientists and pharmacists for use in clinic or laboratory. The multipack thyroid tests do not contain any lancets and are strictly only available to healthcare professionals and must not be sold to the general public. The multipacks are CE certified for professional use only.
Is the SELFCheck Thyroid Health Test CE marked for self-test use?
Yes. All SELFCheck tests are CE marked according to the IVDD/R regulations specifically for self-testing. The UK and EU regulations for self-test kits are more rigorous than those for tests used in laboratories or by doctors. Certification for self test use is a lengthy and costly process that manufacturers must obtain in order to sell medical tests to the general public. SELFCheck self-test kits are assembled in the UK by JR Biomedical according to a full, externally audited, quality assurance system (ISO13485:2016) for medical devices.