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Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine

Definition:	Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases or dysfunction of the endocrine glands or demonstration of their physiological processes.
Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: DIAG TECHNIQUES ENDOCRINE
Previously Indexed:	specific technique (1966-1997)

Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine Categories.

	Adrenal Cortex Function Tests
	Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring - Self evaluation of whole blood glucose levels outside the clinical laboratory. A digital or battery-operated reflectance meter may be used. It has wide application in controlling unstable insulin-dependent diabetes.
	Glucose Tolerance Test - A test to determine the ability of an individual to maintain HOMEOSTASIS of BLOOD GLUCOSE. It includes measuring blood glucose levels in a fasting state, and at prescribed intervals before and after oral glucose intake (75 or 100 g) or intravenous infusion (0.5 g/kg).
	Ovarian Function Tests - Methods used for assessment of ovarian function.
	Pituitary Function Tests
	Pituitary-Adrenal Function Tests
	Radioligand Assay - Quantitative determination of receptor (binding) proteins in body fluids or tissue using radioactively labeled binding reagents (e.g., antibodies, intracellular receptors, plasma binders).
	Thyroid Function Tests

Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine Definitions and Terms

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