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Endocrine System - Q – Diagnostic Tests & Procedure & A – Meaning

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blood sugar (BS)   measurement of the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood  
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fasting blood sugar (FBS)   measurement of blood sugar level after fasting (not eating) for 12 hours  
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postprandial blood sugar (PPBS)   measurement of blood sugar level after a meal (commonly 2 hours later)  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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thyroid function study   measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions, including T3, T4, and TSH  
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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])  
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computed tomography (CT)   CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse (horizontal) view of the pituitary gland  
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   nonionizing images of magnetic resonance are useful in identifying abnormalities of the pituitary gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands  
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sonography   sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology, such as with thyroid ultrasound  
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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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blood sugar (BS)   measurement of the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood  
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fasting blood sugar (FBS)   measurement of blood sugar level after fasting (not eating) for 12 hours  
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postprandial blood sugar (PPBS)   measurement of blood sugar level after a meal (commonly 2 hours later)  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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thyroid function study   measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions, including T3, T4, and TSH  
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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])  
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computed tomography (CT)   CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse (horizontal) view of the pituitary gland  
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   nonionizing images of magnetic resonance are useful in identifying abnormalities of the pituitary gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands  
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sonography   sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology, such as with thyroid ultrasound  
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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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