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Endocrine System - Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures

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Computed Tomography   Cross-section x-ray images of the pituitary gland and other endocrine organs  
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Exophthalmometry   Measurement of eyeball protrusion as an indicator of Graves Disease  
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Fasting Blood Sugar (glucose) Test   Measurement of glucose levels in a blood sample taken from a fasting patient and in specimen taken 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours after the ingestion of 75mg of glucose.  
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MRI   magnetic waves produce images of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and other endocrine organs in all threee planes of the body  
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Radioactive Iodine Uptake   The uptake of radioactive iodine, given by mouth, measured as evidence of thyroid function  
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Serum and Urine Tests   Measurement of hormones, electrolytes, and glucose levels in blood (serum) and uren as indicators of endocrine function  
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Thyroid function Tests   Measurement of levels of T4, T3, and TSH in the bloodstream  
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Thyroid Scan   Procedure in which a radioactive compound, injected intravenously, localizes in the thyroid gland  
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