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Harmonal Assays

Sri Divya Diagnostics, Khammam

Hormonal Assays

Precision Hormone Testing for Better Health

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers that regulate nearly every essential function, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, mood, sleep, stress response, and overall well-being. Even a slight imbalance in hormone levels can affect your health significantly.

At Sri Divya Diagnostics, Khammam, our Hormonal Assays Department offers highly accurate, reliable, and timely hormone testing using advanced laboratory technology. Our experienced laboratory professionals ensure precise diagnosis that helps doctors identify hormonal disorders at an early stage and plan the most effective treatment.

What are Hormonal Assays?

Hormonal assays are specialized laboratory tests that measure the concentration of hormones in blood, serum, plasma, or other body fluids.

These tests help physicians evaluate the functioning of:

  • Thyroid gland
  • Pituitary gland
  • Adrenal glands
  • Ovaries
  • Testes
  • Pancreas
  • Placenta (during pregnancy)

Hormone testing plays a crucial role in diagnosing numerous endocrine disorders and monitoring treatment progress.

Why are Hormonal Assays Important?

Hormonal balance is essential for maintaining good health.

Hormonal testing helps in:

  • Diagnosing endocrine disorders
  • Evaluating infertility
  • Monitoring pregnancy
  • Assessing thyroid disorders
  • Detecting menopause
  • Diagnosing PCOS
  • Evaluating delayed puberty
  • Monitoring hormone replacement therapy
  • Identifying adrenal disorders
  • Monitoring diabetes-related hormone functions
  • Evaluating growth disorders
  • Diagnosing pituitary gland abnormalities

Conditions Diagnosed Using Hormonal Assays

Our hormonal investigations help diagnose various medical conditions including:

Thyroid Disorders
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
  • Graves’ Disease

Symptoms include:

  • Weight gain
  • Weight loss
  • Hair fall
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Palpitations
  • Cold intolerance
  • Heat intolerance

Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders

Hormonal evaluation assists in diagnosing:

  • Insulin abnormalities
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Prediabetes
  • Diabetes management

Female Hormonal Disorders

Testing helps diagnose:

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Menstrual irregularities
  • Infertility
  • Delayed puberty
  • Early menopause
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Ovarian dysfunction

Common symptoms:

  • Irregular periods
  • Acne
  • Hair loss
  • Facial hair growth
  • Weight gain
  • Difficulty conceiving

Male Hormonal Disorders

Hormonal assays assist in evaluating:

  • Low Testosterone
  • Male infertility
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Delayed puberty
  • Pituitary disorders

Symptoms include:

  • Reduced libido
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle weakness
  • Infertility
  • Reduced beard growth

Pregnancy Hormonal Monitoring

Important hormone tests include:

  • Beta hCG
  • Progesterone
  • Estrogen
  • Pregnancy hormone monitoring

These tests help monitor healthy pregnancy progression.

Growth Disorders

Hormonal testing helps diagnose:

  • Growth Hormone Deficiency
  • Gigantism
  • Acromegaly
  • Delayed growth in children

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Diagnosis includes:

  • Addison’s Disease
  • Cushing’s Syndrome
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Excess cortisol production

Pituitary Disorders

Testing helps identify:

  • Pituitary tumors
  • Hormone deficiencies
  • Excess hormone production
  • Growth abnormalities

Hormonal Tests Available

  • T3
  • T4
  • Free T3
  • Free T4
  • TSH
  • Anti-TPO Antibodies
  • Thyroglobulin

Purpose:

Evaluates thyroid gland function.

  • FSH
  • LH
  • Estradiol (E2)
  • Progesterone
  • Prolactin
  • AMH
  • Testosterone
  • DHEA-S

Purpose:

Assessment of fertility, ovulation, menstrual disorders, and ovarian reserve.

  • Testosterone
  • Free Testosterone
  • FSH
  • LH
  • Prolactin
  • Estradiol

Purpose:

Male fertility evaluation and reproductive health.

  • Beta hCG
  • Progesterone

Purpose:

Pregnancy confirmation and monitoring.

  • Cortisol
  • ACTH
  • Aldosterone
  • Renin

Purpose:

Assessment of adrenal gland function.

  • Growth Hormone (GH)
  • IGF-1
  • Prolactin
  • ACTH

Purpose:

Diagnosis of pituitary gland disorders.

  • Insulin
  • C-Peptide

Purpose:

Assessment of diabetes and insulin resistance.

    • Vitamin D
    • Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

    Purpose:

    Evaluation of bone health and calcium metabolism.

Sample Requirements

Depending on the test, samples may include:

  • Blood (Serum)
  • Plasma
  • Urine (Selected hormone tests)

Some hormone tests require:

  • Morning sample collection
  • Fasting sample
  • Menstrual cycle-specific timing
  • Medication history

Our laboratory team guides patients regarding proper preparation before testing.

Who Should Get Hormone Testing?

Hormonal assays are recommended for individuals experiencing:

  • Unexplained weight changes
  • Hair loss
  • Fatigue
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Infertility
  • Delayed puberty
  • Excessive hair growth
  • Mood changes
  • Thyroid symptoms
  • Poor growth in children
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Recurrent miscarriages
  • Menopause symptoms
  • Diabetes management
  • Bone disorders

Benefits of Hormonal Testing

✔ Early detection of endocrine diseases

✔ Accurate diagnosis

✔ Personalized treatment planning

✔ Monitoring treatment effectiveness

✔ Better reproductive health management

✔ Improved pregnancy care

✔ Prevention of complications

✔ Better long-term health outcomes

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