I have some prescriptions for lab work and I need to know what they stand for so I will know whta to expect.?

I have a thyroid disorder and I have had severe pain in my hip and back. My doctor has ordered some tests to be done and I was wondering if anyone could help me with what these mean so I will know what to expect when I go to the hospital and have them done. They are as follows:
TSH, and T-Profile
L Hip, L-S Spine, and C-Spine

I think that the TSH is just blood draw but I am scared of needles and need to know what to expect. Thank you!

TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone, and T-profile would include T3 and T4. This is a blood draw, but only one tube (I'm pretty sure).

The L-Hip, L-S Spine and C-spine are x-rays (or different imaging/views) of the left hip, lumbosacral (lower spine) and cervical spine (from the base of your scull to the lower part of your neck).

The first two are thyroid lab test, TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone.

The last three are x-rays: left hip, lumbosacral spine (lower) and cervical spine (neck).

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