Understanding Endocrine Tests

HbA1c • TSH • T4 • PTH • Calcium • Vitamin D • Hormones • Cortisol • Testosterone

Blood tests are an important part of diagnosing and monitoring endocrine disorders. But a hormone result should rarely be interpreted by looking at one number alone.

The meaning of a test depends on the symptoms, timing of the test, medications, age, pregnancy status and other laboratory results.