Pituitary Hormone Excretion Rate, Serum or Urine — Qualitative
A laboratory test that evaluates a pituitary-related hormone in serum or urine as a rate or excretion measurement. The exact hormone should be confirmed with the ordering clinician.
["This test helps evaluate pituitary hormone activity, but interpretation depends on the specific hormone, specimen, and collection method."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 19753-3
- Short code
- Rat Epith+Ser+Ur IgE Qn
- Synonyms
- Rat Epith+Ser+Ur IgE Qn
- Category
- urine
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test measures a hormone associated with the pituitary gland in a blood serum or urine sample. The order indicates a rate or excretion assessment with qualitative reporting, although the exact hormone and reporting method should be verified.
Why might I need this test?
It may be ordered to help evaluate pituitary gland function or investigate symptoms that can occur when hormone production is too high or too low. Results must be considered with other laboratory findings, medical history, and examination.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample may be drawn and/or a urine sample may be collected, depending on the specific order. The laboratory evaluates the specimen using an appropriate testing method and reports the result according to the test's instructions.
How do I prepare for the test?
Follow any instructions provided for blood or urine collection, including completing a timed collection exactly as directed. Fasting is generally unnecessary unless specifically requested, and medications should not be stopped without advice from the ordering clinician.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
An abnormal result may reflect excessive or insufficient pituitary hormone activity, but the meaning varies by the specific hormone and specimen. Factors such as collection timing, pregnancy, stress, medications, and other medical conditions can affect results. Your clinician should interpret the result in the context of your symptoms and other tests.
Short name
Pituitary hormone rate test
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a standard blood or urine hormone test?
Do I need to collect urine for a specific length of time?
Can medications or medical conditions affect the result?
Sources
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