Hormone levels
Definition
Blood (or urine) tests to determine the levels of various hormones in the body, including the reproductive hormones, thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones, pituitary hormones, and many others. The specific hormone(s) tested will depend on the suspected cause of the disorder or symptoms in question.
Hormone levels may include (but are not limited to):
How the test is performed
How to prepare for the test
How the test will feel
Why the test is performed
Review Date: 10/27/2005
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laboratory, The
LaheyClinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network.

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