Gold standard endocrine tests Flashcards
1
Q
What is the gold standard test for GH?
A
OGTT
2
Q
What is the gold standard test for Cushing’s?
A
Low dose dexamethasone suppression test
3
Q
What is the gold standard test for thyroid disease?
A
Measure TSH and fT4
4
Q
What is the gold standard test for prolactin?
A
Blood test for prolactin
5
Q
What is the gold standard test for FSH/LH
A
Blood test for FSH/LH
6
Q
What is the What is the gold standard test for Conn’s?
A
Renin/aldosterone ratio
7
Q
What is the gold standard test for hypoaldosteronism?
A
Synacthen test
8
Q
What is the gold standard test for pheochromocytoma?
A
Ur/plasma catecholamines
