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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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  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound

    Medical Test
    06/11/08, Healthwise

    A thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound is an imaging test to check the thyroid gland and parathyroid glands. A thyroid ultrasound can help measure the size and shape of the thyroid gland, but it cannot tell how well the thyroid gla

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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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  • Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test

    Medical Test
    06/26/08, Healthwise

    The overnight dexamethasone suppression test checks to see how taking a corticosteroid medicine (called dexamethasone) changes the levels of the hormone cortisol in the blood. This test checks for a condition in which large amount

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  • Addison's Disease - Exams and Tests

    Article
    02/20/08, Healthwise

    Addison's disease develops when the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, are not able to produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Your doctor may suspect Addison's disease from your medical history, physical

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  • Cushing's Syndrome - Exams and Tests

    Article
    04/29/08, Healthwise

    Cushing's syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because a variety of factors—from the time of day to a temporary illness—can lead to a higher-than-average cortisol level in people who do not have Cushing's syndrome. It also can be difficu

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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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  • 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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  • Estrogens

    Medical Test
    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

    Medical Test
    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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