Hormone Issues: Tests & Diagnosis

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Catecholamines in Urine
Medical Test
08/21/06, Healthwise
A test for catecholamines measures the amount of the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, metanephrine, and dopamine in the blood. These catecholamines are made by nerve tissue, the brain, and the adrenal glands. Catecholami
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Parathyroid Hormone
Medical Test
07/26/06, 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 ca
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Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test
Medical Test
09/15/06, 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 it is
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Hypothyroidism - Exams and Tests
Article
09/05/06, Healthwise
A thorough medical history and physical exam are the first steps in diagnosing hypothyroidism or mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism. If the results lead your health professional to suspect you have hypothyroidism or subclinica
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Hyperthyroidism - Exams and Tests
Article
12/20/05, 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
08/03/06, Healthwise
An adrenocorticotropic hormone test measures the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the blood. This test checks for problems with the pituitary gland or the adrenal glands. See an illustration of the pituitary
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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
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Thyroid Scan
Medical Test
09/15/06, Healthwise
A thyroid scan uses a radioactive tracer and a special camera to measure how much tracer the thyroid gland absorbs from the blood. A thyroid scan is done to find problems with the thyroid gland. A thyroid scan may be done to che
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Thyroid Biopsy
Medical Test
09/15/06, 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 o
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Thyroid Hormone Tests
Medical Test
12/03/07, Healthwise
Thyroid hormone tests are blood tests that check how well the thyroid gland is working. The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate the way the body uses energy.
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