A battery of blood tests measuring the concentrations of certain hormones in the body are often used to screen for hormonal abnormalities. The particular tests ordered will be determined by the symptoms and the possible hormone imbalance. TSH levels are used to evaluate the thyroid gland's performance. Abnormal levels may suggest hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.The blood levels of active thyroid hormones are determined by the assays free thyroxine (FT4) and free triiodothyronine (FT3).
The reproductive system is influenced by the hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and folic acid stimulating hormone (FSH), the levels of which are often evaluated in relation to issues related to menstruation and fertility.Measured in both sexes, aberrant levels may point to a number of disorders, including problems with reproductive health.
The body's capacity to produce sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, might be impacted by SHBG levels.The hormone generated by the adrenal glands, cortisol levels are evaluated to evaluate disorders including Addison's disease and Cushing's syndrome as well as adrenal function.
