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  • Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test

    Medical Test
    08/14/08, Healthwise

    A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test uses a radioactive tracer and a special probe to measure how much tracer the thyroid gland absorbs from the blood. The test can show how much tracer is absorbed by the thyroid gland and if

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  • Catecholamines in Urine

    Medical Test
    07/28/08, Healthwise

    A test for catecholamines measures the amount of the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, metanephrine, and dopamine in the urine. These catecholamines are made by nerve tissue, the brain, and the adrenal glands. Catecholamines help

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  • Parathyroid Hormone

    Medical Test
    06/11/08, Healthwise

    A parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in the blood. This test is used to help identify hyperparathyroidism or to find the cause of abnormal calcium levels. PTH controls calcium and ph

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  • Corticotropin

    Drug
    02/13/08, Healthwise

    Before using corticotropin, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by corticotropin.

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  • Lanreotide

    Drug
    01/24/08, Healthwise

    Before using lanreotide, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, gallbladder disease, heart disease or a heart rhythm disorder, thyroid problems, kidney disease, or liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to latex or natural rubber.

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  • Hypothyroidism - Exams and Tests

    Article
    08/25/08, Healthwise

    A thorough medical history and physical exam are the first steps in diagnosing hypothyroidism or mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism. If the results lead your doctor to suspect you have hypothyroidism or subclinical hypothyroidism,

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  • Hyperthyroidism - Exams and Tests

    Article
    12/03/07, Healthwise

    Your doctor will ask questions about your medical history, do a physical exam, and order medical tests to diagnose hyperthyroidism.

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  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

    Medical Test
    06/26/08, Healthwise

    An adrenocorticotropic hormone test measures the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the blood to check for problems with the pituitary gland or the adrenal glands. See a picture of the pituitary gland or adren

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  • Serum Osmolality

    Medical Test
    11/27/07, Healthwise

    A serum osmolality test measures the amount of chemicals dissolved in the liquid part (serum) of the blood. Chemicals that affect serum osmolality include sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, proteins, and sugar (glucose). A serum osmolality te

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  • Thyroid Biopsy

    Medical Test
    08/14/08, Healthwise

    A thyroid biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the thyroid gland and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other thyroid problems. The thyroid gland is found in front of the wind

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