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Endocrine System - Q – Diagnostic Tests & Procedure & A – Meaning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| blood sugar (BS) | measurement of the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood |
| fasting blood sugar (FBS) | measurement of blood sugar level after fasting (not eating) for 12 hours |
| postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) | measurement of blood sugar level after a meal (commonly 2 hours later) |
| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | measurement of the body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates by administering a prescribed amount of glucose after a fasting period, then measuring blood and urine for glucose levels every hour thereafter for 4 to 6 hours |
| glycohemoglobin | a molecule (fraction) in hemoglobin, the level of which rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of blood sugar; a common blood test used in diagnosing and treating diabetes |
| electrolyte panel | measurement of the level of specific ions (sodium, potassium, and chloride) along with carbon dioxide (CO2) (for indirect measure of bicarbonate ion) in the blood; electrolytes are essential for maintaining water balance (hydration) as well as nerve, musc |
| thyroid function study | measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions, including T3, T4, and TSH |
| urine sugar and ketone studies | chemical tests to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in urine; used as a screen for diabetes (Note: production of a urine specimen for these tests requires one to urinate or void [empty the bladder]) |
| computed tomography (CT) | CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse (horizontal) view of the pituitary gland |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | nonionizing images of magnetic resonance are useful in identifying abnormalities of the pituitary gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands |
| sonography | sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology, such as with thyroid ultrasound |
| thyroid uptake and image | radionuclide (nuclear medicine) scan of the thyroid to visualize the radioactive accumulation of previously injected isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors |
| blood sugar (BS) | measurement of the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood |
| fasting blood sugar (FBS) | measurement of blood sugar level after fasting (not eating) for 12 hours |
| postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) | measurement of blood sugar level after a meal (commonly 2 hours later) |
| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | measurement of the body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates by administering a prescribed amount of glucose after a fasting period, then measuring blood and urine for glucose levels every hour thereafter for 4 to 6 hours |
| glycohemoglobin | a molecule (fraction) in hemoglobin, the level of which rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of blood sugar; a common blood test used in diagnosing and treating diabetes |
| electrolyte panel | measurement of the level of specific ions (sodium, potassium, and chloride) along with carbon dioxide (CO2) (for indirect measure of bicarbonate ion) in the blood; electrolytes are essential for maintaining water balance (hydration) as well as nerve, musc |
| thyroid function study | measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions, including T3, T4, and TSH |
| urine sugar and ketone studies | chemical tests to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in urine; used as a screen for diabetes (Note: production of a urine specimen for these tests requires one to urinate or void [empty the bladder]) |
| computed tomography (CT) | CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse (horizontal) view of the pituitary gland |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | nonionizing images of magnetic resonance are useful in identifying abnormalities of the pituitary gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands |
| sonography | sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology, such as with thyroid ultrasound |
| thyroid uptake and image | radionuclide (nuclear medicine) scan of the thyroid to visualize the radioactive accumulation of previously injected isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors |
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