Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones. It encompasses a wide array of conditions due to its systemic nature, as hormones regulate many different biological processes in the body. Endocrinologists deal with the endocrine system, which includes glands such as the thyroid, adrenal, ovaries, testes, and pancreas, among others. This field is crucial for managing complex conditions like diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, menopause, cancers of the endocrine glands, and infertility issues. The practice of endocrinology involves a deep understanding of the biochemical mechanisms that control the body's metabolism, reproduction, growth, and development, as well as the coordinated action and communication between different organs through hormonal signals.
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This test serves as a valuable ancillary tool in diagnosing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), especially in cases where 21-hydroxylase and 11-hydroxylase deficiencies have already been ruled out. It is particularly instrumental in confirming a di
Learn more17-OHP is produced by the adrenal gland as part of the process of making the important hormone cortisol. The adrenal glands are two small glands. One is located on top of each kidney. Along with special enzymes, or proteins, 17-OH
Learn moreACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), a pituitary hormone, stimulates cortisol production from the adrenal glands. If ACTH levels are too low or too high, it can indicate that the pituitary or the adrenal glands are diseased.
Learn moreADH stands for antidiuretic hormone also known as vasopressin. ADH primarily acts in the kidney to resorb water. Vasopressin can also be administered to raise blood pressure.
Learn moreThe aldosterone to renin ratio blood test measures the amount of aldosterone divided by the amount of renin in the blood plasma. The test determines whether or not primary hyperaldosteronism is present and causing high blood pressure.
Learn moreAldosterone is a mineralcoritcoid and a hormone. It allows the transport of sodium across the cell membrane. Aldosterone is important in blood pressure regulation and also for the volume of blood found in the blood vessels.
Learn moreThe aldosterone-renin ratio (ARR), also known as the aldosterone plasma renin activity (PRA) ratio, is a critical diagnostic tool used in the evaluation of primary aldosteronism, a condition characterized by excessive production of the hormone aldost
Learn moreAnti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is a protein hormone produced by cells within the ovary. Understanding your AMH level can help to assess your ovarian egg reserve and therefore your fertility.
Learn moreWhat is Calcitonin? Calcitonin is a hormone that plays a role in regulating the level of calcium in your blood by decreasing it. What is a calcitonin test? A calcitonin test measures the level of calcitonin in a sample of your blood. C
Learn moreThis test it performed to help diagnose primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease) and to detect conditions affecting the pituitary gland (secondary adrenal insufficiency). The test is performed when your cortisol level is low and/or your health
Learn moreCortisol - AM (Serum)
Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.
Learn moreCortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli. Levels naturally peak in the morning and then reach their lowest point at night. A high blo
Learn moreCortisol-binding globulin (CBG) is a serum alpha-2-globulin-binding protein with high affinity and limited capacity for cortisol. It binds most (±92%) of the serum cortisol; the remaining cortisol (±8%) circulates in a free form or boun
Learn moreDHEA, or Dehydroepiandrosterone, Unconjugated, is a significant endogenous steroid hormone, playing a pivotal role in the human endocrine system. This hormone, produced primarily by the adrenal glands, serves as a precursor to both androgens and estr
Learn moreThe DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate) to cortisol ratio is a marker used in assessing adrenal gland function and can provide insight into the balance of hormones produced by these glands. DHEA-S is an androgen precursor produced by the adren
Learn moreIt stands for Dehydroepiandrosterone and is a building block of steroid hormones that is produced predominantly in the adrenal glands. It serves as a precursor to the sex hormone testosterone and estrogen in both men and women. DHEA is also a buildin
Learn moreEstradiol (Estrogen) is a female hormone, produced primarily in the ovary. The amount of estrogen produced depends on the phase of the menstrual cycle. Men also produce estradiol, but only very small amounts. Shortly before ovulation, estr
Learn moreEstradiol is the main "female" hormone. The full name is 17-beta-Estradiol. Current research indicates that, in some people, this hormone may play a role in the loss of bone density, prevents male bodies from clearing DHT out of the
Learn morePlease check the reference ranges in the description on the main dashboard as this marker is age and gender specific. - Estradiol is responsible for the regulation of the estrous and female menstrual reproductive cycles and for the development and
Learn moreEstriol is one of three estrogen hormones. Estriol levels rise throughout pregnancy, helping to keep your uterus and unborn baby healthy. The levels are at their highest right before childbirth. They help prepare your body for labor and delivery.
Learn moreTotal estrogen is a reliable test for estrogen status and is used to detect hormone imbalances. Estrogen is known as the “female” hormone. The four major naturally occurring estrogens in women are estrone (E1), estradiol
Learn moreEstrogen is known as the “female” hormone. The four major naturally occurring estrogens in women are estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), estriol (E3), and estetrol (E4). Although estrogen is identified with females, it is
Learn moreEstrone (E1) is a steroid, a weak estrogen, and a minor female sex hormone. Estrone is one of three major endogenous estrogens, the others being estradiol and estriol. Like the other estrogens, estrone is synthesized from cholesterol and secreted mai
Learn moreEstrone (E1) is a steroid, a weak estrogen, and a minor female sex hormone. Estrone is one of three major endogenous estrogens, the others being estradiol and estriol. Like the other estrogens, estrone is synthesized from cholesterol and secreted mai
Learn moreThis cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood to see if your levels are normal. Cortisol is made by your adrenal glands, two small glands that sit above the kidneys. A gland in your brain, called the pituitary gland, makes a horm
Learn moreNavigating the complexities of hormonal health can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding 'Free Estradiol, Percent'. This marker is crucial for women who are monitoring their hormonal balance, fertility, or overall health.
Learn moreFree Estradiol, Serum
Free Estradiol Serum, a crucial component in evaluating hormonal balance, plays a pivotal role in both men's and women's health. Primarily known as a female hormone, estradiol is also present in men and is essential for modulating libido, ere
Learn moreGlucagon is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Hypoglycemia is physiologically the most potent secretory stimulus and the best known action of glucagon is to stimulate glucose production in the liv
Learn moreGrowth hormone is a hormone that is important for growth and development in children. Where is growth hormone produces? Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain behind the bridge of the n
Learn moreA qualitative HCG blood test checks if there is a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in your blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy.
Learn moreType 1 diabetes, commonly referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), is caused by pancreatic beta-cell destruction that leads to an absolute insulin deficiency. The clinical onset of diabetes does not occur until 80% to 90% of these cells have
Learn moreInsulin-like growth factor-binding protein 1 is a member of the family of structurally homologous proteins (= those with a common evolutionary origin) that specifically binds and modulates the activities of IGF-1 and IGF-2. Serum levels of IG
Learn moreInsulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 (IGFBP-3) is an important protein in our body that helps manage growth and development. It mainly works by controlling the activity of growth factors, IGF-I and IGF-II, which are crucial for cell growth. I
Learn moreWhat is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone – a chemical messenger that helps different body parts work together. Leptin is anorexigenic (= causing loss of appetite), and levels are markedly decreased in women with low body weight and high in obesit
Learn moreLuteinizing Hormone, Human (hLH), plays a crucial role in the female reproductive system and is a key marker on a female hormone panel. This hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, is involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation. In the
Learn morePregnenolone, measured in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), is a crucial neurosteroid in males, acting as a precursor to various other steroids including progesterone, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens. It is synthesized d
Learn moreProgesterone is present in men but at a much lower level than found in premenopausal women. Progesterone is not only a female hormone. Although in females it is responsible for protecting the unborn child from rejection during pregnancy, progesterone
Learn moreProgesterone plays an important role in preparing the uterus for pregnancy. Levels of progesterone rise with pregnancy, and rise even higher if there are twins. Imbalances of progesterone are linked with health challenges in both men and women.
Learn moreProlactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that causes breast development in women and milk production in pregnant women. Prolactin does not have known biological function in men.
Learn moreRenin is an enzyme produced by the kidney that can raise blood pressure levels. The renin activity plasma test helps your doctor determine whether or not your high blood pressure is due to poor kidney health.
Learn moreTotal Testosterone in the context of a female hormone panel refers to the total amount of testosterone present in a woman's blood, measured in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Testosterone, commonly associated with male health, is actually an im
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