Diagnosis and Treatment Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is used to measure GH and IGFs?
A
Immunoassay methods
2
Q
What test to we use to measure GH excess?
A
OGTT
75g load
GH is expected to fall below 1 ng/mL
3
Q
What test is used to measure GH deficiency?
A
Insulin challenge test
Levodopa is added for children
4
Q
How do we measure Prolactin?
A
Immunoassay methods
5
Q
What methods are used to measure calcium?
A
Spectrophotometric and Ion-specific electrode methods
6
Q
What is considered the best indicator of calcium?
A
Free Calcium
7
Q
What is the most important test to differentiate Hypo and Hypercalcemia?
A
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
8
Q
What is used to measure intact PTH?
A
Sandwich Immunoassays
