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Underactive Pituitary Gland : Tests

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Hypopituitarism
To diagnose hypopituitarism, there must be low hormone levels due to a problem with the pituitary gland. The diagnosis must also rule out diseases of the organ that is affected by this hormone.Brain CT scan Pituitary MRI Serum ACTH Serum cortisol ...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Hypopituitarism
Once the diagnosis of a single hormone deficiency is made, it is strongly recommended that tests for other hormone deficiencies be conducted.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
TSH
TSH is a laboratory test that measures the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH) in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and tells the thyroid gland to make and release the hormones thyroxine(T4) and triiodothyronine(T3).
Source:ADAM
Date:June 17, 2008
T4 test
T4(thyroxine) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. A laboratory test can be done to measure the amount of T4 in your blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
Source:ADAM
Date:June 17, 2008
Cortisol level
A cortisol level is a blood test that measures the amount of cortisol, a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with ge...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Cortisol Tests
This test is a measure of serum cortisol(also known as hydrocortisone), or urine cortisol(also known as urinary free cortisol), an important hormone produced by a pair of endocrine glands called the adrenal glands.This test is performed on patient...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
ACTH
An ACTH test measures ACTH, a hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland in the brain.Serum adrenocorticotropic hormone; Adrenocorticotropic hormone; Highly-sensitive ACTH.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of th...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
FSH
FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH). This hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland.In women, FSH stimulates production of eggs and a hormone called estradiol during the first half of the menstrual cycle.This article discuss...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 18, 2007
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Test
The follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH) test measures the amount of FSH in the blood. FSH is a hormone that regulates the growth and development of eggs and sperm, and this test is used to diagnose or evaluate disorders involving the pituitary gland...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Prolactin
Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. The prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Prolactin Test
Its role in the male has not been demonstrated, but in females, prolactin promotes lactation, or milk production, after childbirth.The prolactin test is used to diagnose pituitary dysfunction that might be caused by a tumor called an adenoma. In s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Estradiol - test
An estradiol test measures the amount of a hormone called estradiol in the blood. Estradiol is the most important form of estrogen found in the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 17, 2007
Growth hormone
The growth hormone test measures the amount of growth hormone in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine(antiseptic).
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Growth Hormone Tests
Tests for growth hormone include Somatotropin hormone test, Somatomedin C, Growth hormone suppression test(glucose loading test), and Growth hormone stimulation test(Arginine test or Insulin tolerance test).Growth hormone tests are ordered for the...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Growth Hormone Tests
Growth hormone tests measure the levels of specific hormones that regulate human growth. These hormone levels are measured in blood serum samples obtained by venipuncture.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Testosterone
A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine(antiseptic).
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
LH blood test
LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone(LH).LH is a protein hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, an increase in LH levels at mid-cycle causes ovulation.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 17, 2007
Luteinizing Hormone Test
The luteinizing hormone(LH) test is a test of the blood or urine to measure the level of luteinizing hormone(lutropin). This hormone level is highest immediately before a woman ovulates during her menstrual cycle.The LH test is frequently used to ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Visual field
The visual field refers to the total area in which objects can be seen in the side(peripheral) vision while you focus your eyes on a central point.Perimetry; Tangent screen exam; Automated perimetry exam; Goldmann visual field exam; Humphrey visua...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
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