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blood serum test
a group of tests that measure blood for specific levels of hormones and other substance
protein-bound iodine test (PBI)
The Protein-Bound Iodine (PBI) test is an older blood test that indirectly estimates thyroid hormone levels by measuring the amount of iodine attached to proteins in the blood
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TBG) test
A thyroid function test that measures the levels of thyroxine-binding globulin in the blood. Thyroxine-binding globulin binds to T3 and T4 in the blood, making it a reliable indicator of T3 and T4 levels.
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
Surgical removal of the adrenal gland through a small incision in the abdomen using a scope.
oral hypoglycemic agents
Drugs taken orally to decrease blood glucose.
catecholamines tests
The 24-hour urine test measures catecholamines over a full day to accurately diagnose neuroendocrine tumors like pheochromocytoma and neuroblastoma.
radioimmunoassay (RIA)
This describes the Radioimmunoassay (RIA), an exceptionally sensitive laboratory technique used to measure trace concentrations of hormones, proteins, or drugs in blood plasma
thyroxine (T) test
A thyroid function test that measures the amounts of T4 in the blood.
lobectomy
Surgical removal of one or more lobes of an organ (for example, removing a lobe of the pituitary or thyroid gland)
antithyroid agents
Drugs that block the production of thyroid hormones; used to treat hyperthyroidism caused by Graves’ disease.
fasting blood sugar (FBS)
A fasting blood glucose test measures blood sugar after a 12-hour fast to diagnose endocrine conditions like diabetes and hypoglycemia
thyroid and/or parathyroid ultrasound
This describes the Radioimmunoassay (RIA), an exceptionally sensitive laboratory technique used to measure trace concentrations of hormones, proteins, or drugs in blood plasma
triiodothyronine resin uptake (TRU) test
A thyroid function test that measures the amounts of T4 in the blood by testing for levels of T3RU.
parathyroidectomy
Surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands
hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the administration of artificial hormones to correct a deficiency (hyposecretion) or relieve the symptoms of menopause in women.
glucose tolerance test (GTT)
The Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) measures how efficiently the body clears a specific dose of sugar from the bloodstream over time to diagnose diabetes
thyroid function test (TFT)
Panel of tests used to determine how well the thyroid is functioning.
triiodothyronine (T) test
A thyroid function test that measures the amounts of T3 in the blood
thyroidectomy
Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland.
human growth hormone therapy
Synthetic hormone replacement for human growth hormone; can be used to stimulate skeletal growth in children with short stature
human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) tests assess the presence or precise concentration of HCG in the body to confirm pregnancy, estimate fetal age, or screen for specific cancers
long-acting thyroid stimulator (LATS) test
A thyroid function test used to detect long-acting thyroid stimulator (LATS) in the blood. LATS can lead to hyperthyroidism
thyroid scan
A thyroid uptake and scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test used to evaluate how well the thyroid gland is functioning
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A thyroid function test that measures the amount of TSH in the blood; considered to be the most accurate measure of thyroid activity
insulin replacement therapy
Natural or synthetic insulin administered to supply needed insulin for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or severe type 2 diabetes mellitus. One possible side effect of insulin replacement therapy is weight gain.