Detecting Pregnancy Hormone Levels
Test: HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
A quantitative HCG test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy.
Assessing Sexual Development and Function
Test: FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
This test measures the level of FSH in your blood. FSH is made by your pituitary gland and plays an important role in sexual development and functioning.
Evaluating Reproductive Hormone Balance
Test: LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
This test measures the level of LH in your blood. LH is produced by the pituitary gland and is important for sexual development and functioning. In women, LH helps control the menstrual cycle.
Checking Prolactin Levels for Breast Development and Milk Production
Test: PRL (Prolactin)
A prolactin test measures the level of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland that causes the breasts to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth.
Screening for Tumour Markers or Liver Health
Test: AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
AFP is a protein made in the liver of a developing baby. An AFP tumour marker test measures the levels of AFP in adults, which should be very low in healthy adults.
Measuring Testosterone for Male Health
Test: TES (Testosterone)
A test to determine the levels of testosterone in the male body.
Diagnosing Adrenal Gland Disorders
Test: Cor (Cortisol)
A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood, urine, or saliva. Abnormal levels may indicate a disorder of your adrenal glands.