•You have a friend who thinks she has a "hormone problem." She is afraid to go to the doctor to be examined. Write a letter to her describing the diagnostic laboratory tests used to diagnose endocrine problems, keeping in mind that your friend does not know medical jargon. Explain the medical terms that you use. Refer to the textbook for tests used to diagnose endocrine problems. Make sure to include and explain the following diagnostic tests in the letter:

1.Glucose tolerance test
2.Insulin tolerance test
3.Protein-bound iodine
4.Fasting blood sugar
5.Thyroid function test
6.Total calcium

Question

•You have a friend who thinks she has a "hormone problem." She is afraid to go to the doctor to be examined. Write a letter to her describing the diagnostic laboratory tests used to diagnose endocrine problems, keeping in mind that your friend does not know medical jargon. Explain the medical terms that you use. Refer to the textbook for tests used to diagnose endocrine problems. Make sure to include and explain the following diagnostic tests in the letter:

1.Glucose tolerance test
2.Insulin tolerance test
3.Protein-bound iodine
4.Fasting blood sugar
5.Thyroid function test
6.Total calcium

asnaseer · Answer

dee25: Welcome to OpenStudy!

Since this is your first question I assume you are not familiar with the site yet. The question you have posted is more suited to the Biology group.

Please Close this Question and then click on the blue "Find More Subjects" link at the top of this web page and join the Biology group.

If you post this question there then you will have more chance of finding someone that is able to help.

If you still find no one to help you (as some groups are quieter than others) then please feel free to post a link to your question in any of the chat windows and ask the users there for assistance.