Hormones

Adiponectin is a hormone-like protein produced by the body's fat tissue and plays an important role in regulating insulin sensitivity, energy metabolism and inflammation. Low levels of adiponectin are linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, obesity, fatty liver and cardiovascular disease.

Aldosterone is a hormone from the adrenal glands that regulates salt, fluid and potassium balance and affects blood pressure. Measurement of aldosterone, usually together with renin, is used in the investigation of high blood pressure and potassium disorders.

Androstenedione is an androgen hormone that primarily functions as a precursor to testosterone and estrogens. The analysis is used in the investigation of hormonal imbalance, especially in cases of suspected PCOS, hyperandrogenism and adrenal dysfunction.

Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is a sex hormone produced by the testes in men and the ovaries in women. It regulates the number of follicles that develop in the ovaries and thus affects fertility.

Calcitonin is a hormone that is primarily used as a tumor marker in medullary thyroid cancer. It is produced in the C cells of the thyroid gland and can also be elevated in other neuroendocrine tumors, such as pheochromocytoma and endocrine tumors of the pancreas and intestines.

Corticotropin, also called ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), is an important hormonal biomarker produced in the pituitary gland. Its main role is to regulate the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands.

Cortisol is the most important hormone of glucocorticoids and regulates the metabolism of fat, proteins and sugar in the body as well as inhibits inflammation and allergies, and is secreted during stress but can also decrease during prolonged stress or illness.

DHEA-S is a steroid hormone that is formed in the adrenal cortex and converted into sex hormones. DHEA-S may have benefits such as improving cognitive function and muscle mass, reducing inflammation, and improving immune function.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), also known as S-DHT, is a potent male sex hormone formed from testosterone via the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. DHT has a strong effect on tissues such as the skin, hair follicles, and prostate, and is crucial for the development of genitalia during the fetal stage and pubertal changes in men. High DHT levels can contribute to hair loss and prostate enlargement, while low levels may affect sexual function and body hair growth.

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone secreted by the kidneys to regulate the production of red blood cells. Analysis is carried out in the diagnosis of blood-related diseases such as anemia and polycythemia and to treat anemia linked to chronic diseases.

Estradiol is a form of estrogen, one of the most important female sex hormones. It plays an important role in regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing for pregnancy, and maintaining normal female reproductive functions.

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), is a sex hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain and has a major impact on reproductive health and fertility in both men and women.

Free testosterone is a form of testosterone that circulates in the blood and is not bound to any proteins, making it available for the body's tissues to use.

IGF-1 is a type of growth factor that is chemically similar to insulin. It is produced mainly in the liver, but also by several other tissues in the body, such as the heart, kidneys and bones. This hormone plays an important role in the regulation of growth and development, as well as in cell growth and survival in various tissues.

Insulin is a key hormone that plays a crucial role in the body's metabolism and regulation of blood sugar levels. This section explains insulin's functions, its importance for health, and how to manage insulin-related issues such as insulin resistance.

Lutropin, also known as luteinizing hormone (LH), is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, a gland located in the brain. LH plays an important role in the reproductive system in both men and women.

Melatonin is often called the body's "sleep hormone" because it plays a crucial role in regulating our circadian rhythm and preparing the body for sleep. But melatonin's functions extend far beyond sleep – it is also a powerful antioxidant, affects the immune system, regulates hormone balance and helps protect the nervous system from damage and premature aging.

Oxytocin, sometimes called the "love hormone", is produced in the brain's hypothalamus and affects the body in many ways. It can relieve pain, help heal wounds, and reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of stress hormones. By acting as a regulator of bodily processes, it opens up possibilities for therapeutic use.

Parathyroid hormone or parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands. PTH has a crucial role in the regulation of calcium balance in the body.

Progesterone is a female sex hormone that occurs naturally in the body and is important for the female reproductive system. It is produced mainly in the ovaries of the ovulatory cycle and in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands.

Hydroxyprogesterone, most often measured as 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP), is a steroid hormone that is formed primarily in the adrenal glands and functions as an important precursor in the body's production of cortisol and androgens. The analysis is used to investigate the hormonal function of the adrenal glands and detect disorders in cortisol synthesis.

Prolactin is a hormone produced and released by the anterior pituitary gland, a gland in the brain. It plays an important role in the regulation of reproductive and lactation functions in women.

Somatotropin or GH (Growth Hormone), is a protein hormone produced and released by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain. The hormone has a central role in the regulation of growth, metabolism and several other biological functions. Analyzes are carried out when doping is suspected at the elite level and to monitor growth during puberty.

Sensitive S-Estradiol is an advanced analytical method for accurately measuring low estradiol levels in the blood. It is particularly useful in hormonal evaluations where high precision is required, such as in cases of pubertal abnormalities, estrogen-producing tumors, or gynecomastia in men.

Detecting pregnancy early is possible, an increased hCG value can usually be measured just a few days after the egg implantation has taken place.

T3 Free (Triiodothyronine) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland and plays an important role in the body's metabolism. A hormonal imbalance in the thyroid gland can lead to thyroid disorders.

T4 Free is a thyroid hormone that measures the free thyroxine in the blood and plays an important role in body temperature and metabolism. An imbalance may indicate thyroid problems.

Testosterone is an important male and female sex hormone produced in the testes in males and in the ovaries and adrenal glands in females, as well as from the conversion of androstenedione in peripheral tissues, and is essential for a variety of physiological processes, including sexual development and function.

TSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. TSH plays an important role in the body's hormone system and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce the hormones T4 and T3.