An Insulin Fasting test measures the amount of insulin in your blood after an overnight fast. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. This test helps assess your bodys ability to produce and use insulin effectively.Abnormal insulin levels can indicate insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, or other conditions affecting blood sugar control.

A total testosterone test measures the combined levels of both free and bound testosterone in the blood. This is the most common type of testosterone test and is typically used to assess overall testosterone levels. Its important to note that while total testosterone provides valuable information, it does not directly reflect the biologically active form of the hormone.

THIS ASSAY IS USED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF HYPOTHYROIDISM, AS AN AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PRIMARY HYPERTHYROIDISM, PREDICTION OF TRH STIMULATED TSH RESPONSE AND MONITORING PATIENTS ON THYROID REPLACEMENT THERAPY.

A PROLACTIN, SERUM TEST MEASURES THE LEVEL OF PROLACTIN, A HORMONE PRODUCED BY THE PITUITARY GLAND. PROLACTIN IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR STIMULATING BREAST MILK PRODUCTION AFTER CHILDBIRTH. HOWEVER, ELEVATED PROLACTIN LEVELS CAN ALSO OCCUR IN NON-PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS AND MAY INDICATE CONDITIONS SUCH AS PITUITARY TUMORS (PROLACTINOMAS), THYROID DISORDERS, OR CERTAIN MEDICATIONS. THIS TEST HELPS DIAGNOSE HORMONAL IMBALANCES AND INFERTILITY ISSUES IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.