Hormone Issues: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Serum Osmolality

    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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  • Estrogens

    05/14/08, Healthwise

    An estrogen test measures the level of the most important estrogen hormones (estradiol, estriol, and estrone) in a blood or urine sample.

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  • Aldosterone in Blood

    07/28/08, Healthwise

    An aldosterone test measures the level of aldosterone (a hormone made by the adrenal glands), in the blood. Aldosterone helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the bala

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  • Thyroid Nodules - Exams and Tests

    04/12/07, Healthwise

    The first step in diagnosing thyroid nodules is a medical history and physical exam. Thyroid nodules often are found during a physical exam or during a CT scan or ultrasound of the neck, chest, or head done for another pro

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  • Prolactin

    07/15/08, Healthwise

    A prolactin test measures the level of the hormone prolactin, which is made by the pituitary gland, in your blood. See a picture of the pituitary gland.

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  • Cortisol in Blood

    07/28/08, Healthwise

    A cortisol test is done to measure the level of the hormone cortisol in the blood. The cortisol level may show problems with the adrenal glands or pituitary gland. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands. Cortisol levels go up

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  • Growth Hormone

    08/14/08, Healthwise

    A growth hormone (GH) test measures the amount of human growth hormone (GH) in the blood. GH is made by the pituitary gland and is needed for growth. It plays an important role in how the body uses food for energy (metabolism). T

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  • Testosterone

    05/29/08, Healthwise

    A testosterone test checks the level of this male hormone (androgen) in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. In men, it is made in large amounts by the testicles. In both men and women, testosterone is mad

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  • Phosphate in Blood

    11/27/07, Healthwise

    A phosphate test measures the amount of phosphate in a blood sample. Phosphate is a charged particle (ion) that contains the mineral phosphorus. The body needs phosphorus to build and repair bones and teeth, help nerves function, and

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