Hormone Screening Tests: What You Need to Know

Hormone screening tests are vital for understanding your health. These blood tests measure various hormones and markers, helping us assess your well-being. Here’s an overview of the key tests we offer:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A Complete Blood Count evaluates your blood components, checking:

  • Red Blood Cells: Carry oxygen
  • White Blood Cells: Fight infections.
  • Platelets: Help with blood clotting.

A Complete Blood Count evaluates your blood components, checking:

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The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and energy levels. This test measures:

  • TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Indicates thyroid function.
  • T3 and T4: Directly assess thyroid hormones.

Results can help diagnose hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

Sex hormones are crucial for reproductive health. Key hormones include:

  • Estrogen: Important for female health.
  • Testosterone: Vital for male health.
  • LH (Luteinizing Hormone): Regulates the menstrual cycle and testosterone production.
  • FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone): Important for sperm production and egg maturation.

Testing these hormones can help identify fertility issues or hormonal imbalances.

Cortisol, the main stress hormone, is measured in this test. It helps assess how your body responds to stress. Abnormal cortisol levels can indicate chronic stress or adrenal disorders.

Growth hormone is essential for growth and metabolism. This test measures:

  • IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1): Indicates growth hormone levels.
  • IGFBP-3 (Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3): Helps assess IGF-1 activity.

These measurements can identify growth disorders in children and metabolic issues in adults.

These tests measure substances that can indicate cancer. Important markers include:

  • CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen): Often elevated in colorectal cancer.
  • CA 19-9: Commonly associated with pancreatic cancer.

Monitoring these markers helps in diagnosing cancer and tracking treatment progress.

Nutrition Check

Healthy nutrition is crucial for overall well-being. We check:

  • Vitamin D Total: Essential for bone health and immune function.
  • Vitamin B12: Important for nerve function and red blood cell production.

Why Get Tested?

Hormone screening tests provide valuable insights into your health. They can help detect:

  • Hormonal imbalances.
  • Chronic diseases.
  • Nutritional deficiencies.

What to Expect

Most tests require a simple blood sample, and results are usually available within a few days. Your
healthcare provider
will discuss the results with you and explain what they mean for your health.

Conclusion

Hormone screening tests are essential for monitoring your health. They offer insights that can lead to better management and treatment options. If you have questions or want to learn more about our tests, feel free to reach out. Your health matters, and we’re here to help!

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Medpro Laboratory Clinic in Bangkok provides a comprehensive range of lab tests to help you monitor and manage your health. Our commitment to precision and patient care ensures you receive reliable results when you need them most. Your health is our priority!

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