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Hormonal Testing

Meaning

Hormonal Testing encompasses a range of clinical laboratory procedures designed to quantitatively measure the concentration, bioavailability, and metabolic breakdown products of various endocrine substances in biological fluids such as blood, saliva, or urine. This diagnostic process is fundamental to endocrinology, providing objective data on the functional status of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal and adrenal axes. Accurate testing allows clinicians to identify specific hormonal deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances that contribute to symptoms, thereby guiding the precision of therapeutic interventions like hormone replacement or targeted nutritional support.