Endocrinology

Our Siemens Medical Solutions Immulite Chemiluminescent Autoanalyser performs over 4000 hormone examinations per annum. In the endocrinology department we undertake tests for the following:

pregnancy
analysis of plasma progesterone levels
granulosa cell tumours (most common equine ovarian tumour)
cryptorchidism (‘rig’ testing - for horses and donkeys over 3 years old)
thyroid function
pituitary function
cortisol levels
insulin level ‘screening’
overnight dexamethasone suppression
TRH stimulation
Combined DXM suppression, TRH stimulation
ACTH stimulation
Cardiac troponin (CTnI)

Full details of these tests:

Information for Endocrinology