Growth and sex-related hormones
| 1) Core items |
| Test code |
Test name |
Clinical description |
| C404 |
25-(OH) Vitamin D |
Evaluation of vitamin D status related to calcium absorption and bone growth |
| E427 |
Estradiol (E2) |
Evaluation of pubertal development and sex hormone status in females |
| E406 |
Free T4 |
Evaluation of hypothyroidism and growth delay in conjunction with TSH |
| E421 |
FSH |
Assessment of pubertal development and gonadotropin secretion |
| C123 |
Glucose (S) |
Baseline evaluation prior to hormone therapy |
| C431 |
HbA1c |
Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and assessment of long-term glycemic control |
| E422 |
LH |
Assessment of pubertal development and gonadotropin secretion |
| E423 |
Prolactin |
Evaluation of hyperprolactinemia, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and pituitary disorders |
| E455 |
Somatomedin-C (IGF-1) |
Assessment of growth hormone secretion and growth disorders |
| L959 |
Testosterone |
Evaluation of pubertal development and sex hormone status in males |
| E403 |
TSH |
Assessment of thyroid function to identify causes of growth disorders |
| 2) Optional items |
| Test code |
Test name |
Clinical description |
| K693 |
ACTH [ECLIA] |
Differential diagnosis of adrenal dysfunction, precocious puberty, and adrenal tumors |
| C154 |
Calcium |
Evaluation of mineral status essential for bone formation and muscle function |
| L960 |
Cortisol (CIA) |
Differential diagnosis of growth abnormalities or precocious puberty due to adrenal dysfunction |
| P081 |
DHEA-S [ECLIA] |
Differential diagnosis of adrenal dysfunction, precocious puberty, and adrenal tumors |
| E561 |
IGF-BP3 |
Adjunctive use with IGF-1 for differential diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency |
| C158 |
Inorganic-phosphorus |
Used for assessment of bone growth and metabolic status |
| C448 |
Magnesium (Mg) [S] |
Evaluation of electrolytes essential for bone growth and neuromuscular function |
| 3) Supplementary items |
| Test code |
Test name |
Clinical description |
| W648 |
Endocrine disrupting chemicals for children |
Assessment of growth disorders and hormonal abnormalities related to environmental endocrine disruptors |
