Pea-sized gland located in the center of the head behind the sinus cavity at the base of the brain; the pituitary consists of two parts that produce different hormones: 1) in the anterior portion, growth hormone (GH), adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), lutenizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and prolactin (PRL) are produced; 2) in the posterior portion, oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (produced in the hypothalamus) are stored for release.
Pituitary Function Profile
£236.90
A blood test that includes the key pituitary hormones. The hormones tested for include thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), leutenising hormone (LH), prolactin, growth hormone and cortisol.
Please aim to arrive at least 45 minutes before your test as patients should be resting for 30 mins before sample taking.
Est. Result Turnaround Time : 1 day
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