{"id":939,"date":"2025-08-18T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/?p=939"},"modified":"2025-08-27T21:55:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:25:48","slug":"hormonal-tests-complete-guide-parameters-range-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/hi\/hormonal-tests-complete-guide-parameters-range-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormonal tests &amp; Endocrine\/Metabolic Tests: Complete Guide with Parameters, Normal Range &amp; Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hormonal tests are tests that are done to evaluate the functioning of glands like the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and reproductive organs. These glands produce several hormones, which are useful for several body functions like metabolism and reproduction, etc. These tests are necessary for diagnosing metabolic disorders, infertility, growth issues, and bone health problems. These tests are most often done using blood samples and sometimes urine tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>\u0935\u093f\u0937\u092f-\u0938\u0942\u091a\u0940 (Table of Contents)<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#1-thyroid-tests\">1. Thyroid Tests<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#a-tsh-free-t-3-free-t-4\">a) TSH, Free T3, Free T4<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#b-thyroid-antibodies-anti-tpo-anti-tg\">b) Thyroid Antibodies (Anti-TPO, Anti-Tg)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-reproductive-hormones\">2. Reproductive Hormones<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#a-fsh-follicle-stimulating-hormone-lh-luteinizing-hormone\">a) FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) &amp; LH (Luteinizing Hormone)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#b-estrogen-progesterone\">b) Estrogen &amp; Progesterone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#c-testosterone\">c) Testosterone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#d-prolactin\">d) Prolactin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#e-amh-anti-mullerian-hormone-fertility\">e) AMH (Anti-M\u00fcllerian Hormone \u2013 fertility)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-adrenal-pituitary-tests\">3. Adrenal &amp; Pituitary Tests<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#a-cortisol-morning-evening\">a) Cortisol (Morning\/Evening)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#b-acth-adrenocorticotropic-hormone\">b) ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#c-growth-hormone-gh-igf-1\">c) Growth Hormone (GH) &amp; IGF-1<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-calcium-bone-health\">4. Calcium &amp; Bone Health<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#a-pth-parathyroid-hormone\">a) PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#b-vitamin-d-25-hydroxy\">b) Vitamin D (25-hydroxy)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-insulin-diabetes-related-hormones-metabolic-panel\">5. Insulin &amp; Diabetes-Related Hormones (Metabolic Panel)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-dhea-s-dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate\">6. DHEA-S Hormonal test (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-leptin-ghrelin-advanced-metabolic-hormones\">7. Leptin &amp; Ghrelin Hormonal test (Advanced Metabolic Hormones)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-pediatric-growth-related-hormones\">8. Pediatric &amp; Growth-Related Hormones<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sample-collection-notes\">Sample Collection Notes<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1755442849139\">Are these tests blood- or urine-based?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1755442885707\">Is fasting required for hormonal tests?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1755442911103\">Can stress affect Hormonal test results?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1755442935324\">How much do these tests cost in India?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1755442962318\">Can hormone imbalance cause weight gain or infertility?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1755442984015\">Do I need to repeat abnormal tests?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-thyroid-tests\"><strong>1. Thyroid Tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland situated on the front side of our neck. This gland releases thyroid hormones like T3 and T4, which are responsible for metabolism and several more body functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-3-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of the thyroid gland located in the human neck with labeled parts including trachea, thyroid lobes, and surrounding blood vessels for hormonal and endocrine tests blog.\" class=\"wp-image-929\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-3-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-3-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-3-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-3.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-tsh-free-t-3-free-t-4\"><strong>a) TSH, Free T3, Free T4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Parameter<\/td><td>Normal Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/tsh-thyroid-stimulating-hormone-test\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/tsh-thyroid-stimulating-hormone-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)<\/a><\/td><td>0.4 \u2013 4.5 mIU\/L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free T3 (Triiodothyronine)<\/td><td>2.3 \u2013 4.2 pg\/mL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free T4 (Thyroxine)<\/td><td>0.8 \u2013 2.0 ng\/dL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Why this test is done:Detects hypo- or hyperthyroidism<br>\u00b7 Fasting required? No<br>\u00b7 Report time: Same day \u2013 24 hrs<br>\u00b7 Cost: \u20b9500 \u2013 \u20b91,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"b-thyroid-antibodies-anti-tpo-anti-tg\"><strong>b) Thyroid Antibodies (Anti-TPO, Anti-Tg)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Purpose: To detect autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto\u2019s and Graves\u2019 disease.<br>\u2022 Normal Range: Negative (&lt;35 IU\/mL) <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b9800 \u2013 \u20b91,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-reproductive-hormones\"><strong>2. Reproductive Hormones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Hormonal test is done to check the hormonal health of the body during cases like PCOS, irregular menstruation, and infertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-2-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of the female reproductive system and male reproductive organ with chemical structures of estradiol and progesterone hormones for the hormonal and endocrine tests blog.\" class=\"wp-image-928 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;object-fit:cover;width:496px;height:400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-2.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-fsh-follicle-stimulating-hormone-lh-luteinizing-hormone\"><strong>a) FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) &amp; LH (Luteinizing Hormone)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Parameter<\/td><td>Normal Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FSH (Men)<\/td><td>1.5\u201312.4 mIU\/mL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FSH (Women &#8211; follicular phase)<\/td><td>3.5\u201312.5 mIU\/mL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LH (Men)<\/td><td>1.7 \u2013 8.6 mIU\/mL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.7\u20138.6 mIU\/mL<\/td><td>LH (Women\u2014mid-cycle peak)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Purpose: Fertility evaluation, PCOS, pituitary function.<br>\u00b7 Fasting required? No<br>\u00b7 Cost: \u20b9600\u2013\u20b91,200 each<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"b-estrogen-progesterone\"><strong>b) Estrogen &amp; Progesterone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Estrogen and progesterone are both female hormones. Estrogen is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and progesterone, on the other hand, is responsible for pregnancy<br>\u2022 Purpose: Menstrual cycle irregularities, infertility <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b9700 \u2013 \u20b91,500 each<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c-testosterone\"><strong>c) Testosterone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is the male sex hormone produced by testicles. it plays an important role in bone and muscle development, hair growth, etc.<br>\u2022 Normal Range (Men): 300 \u2013 1,000 ng\/dL <br>\u2022 Normal Range (Women): 15\u201370 ng\/dL <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b9600 \u2013 \u20b91,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"d-prolactin\"><strong>d) Prolactin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolactin hormone is released by the pituitary gland. It plays a major role in lactation and the production of milk in mammals.<br>\u2022 Purpose: High levels cause infertility, irregular periods, and galactorrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Normal Range: 4\u201325 ng\/mL (women), 3\u201315 ng\/mL (men)<br> \u2022 Cost: \u20b9500 \u2013 \u20b9800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"e-amh-anti-mullerian-hormone-fertility\"><strong>e) AMH (Anti-M\u00fcllerian Hormone \u2013 fertility)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AMH is a hormone that plays an important role in fertility by indicating the number of a woman&#8217;s eggs remaining in the ovaries.<br>\u2022 Purpose: Ovarian reserve and fertility potential <br>\u2022 Normal Range: 1\u20134 ng\/mL (women) <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b91,500\u2013\u20b93,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-adrenal-pituitary-tests\"><strong>3. Adrenal &amp; Pituitary Tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These hormones are necessary for metabolism, growth, energy, and stress response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Diagram showing the human silhouette highlighting adrenal glands and pituitary gland, with chemical structure of cortisol and ACTH hormone illustration for hormonal and endocrine tests.\" class=\"wp-image-927 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;object-fit:cover;width:436px;height:400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/avijestu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/generated-image-1.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-cortisol-morning-evening\"><strong>a) Cortisol (Morning\/Evening)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Parameter<\/td><td>Normal Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Morning (8 AM)<\/td><td>5 \u2013 25 \u00b5g\/dL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evening (4 PM)<\/td><td>5\u201325 \u00b5g\/dL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Purpose: Detect adrenal insufficiency and Cushing\u2019s syndrome.<br>\u2022 Fasting required? Yes (for accuracy). <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b9500 \u2013 \u20b91,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"b-acth-adrenocorticotropic-hormone\"><strong>b) ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. <br>\u2022 Normal Range: 10 \u2013 60 pg\/mL \u2022 Cost: \u20b9800 \u2013 \u20b91,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c-growth-hormone-gh-igf-1\"><strong>c) Growth Hormone (GH) &amp; IGF-1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 GH Normal Range: &lt;5 ng\/mL <br>\u2022 IGF-1 Normal Range: Age-dependent <br>\u2022 Purpose: Growth disorders in children\/adults <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b9800 \u2013 \u20b91,200 each<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-calcium-bone-health\"><strong>4. Calcium &amp; Bone Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hormonal tests related to bone health and vitamin D deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-pth-parathyroid-hormone\"><strong>a) PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hormonal tests related to PTH. It is a hormone responsible for regulating calcium and phosphate levels in blood.<br>\u2022 Normal Range: 10\u201355 pg\/mL <br>\u2022 Purpose: Detects calcium\/bone metabolism issues and parathyroid disorders.<br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b9900 \u2013 \u20b91,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"b-vitamin-d-25-hydroxy\"><strong>b) Vitamin D (25-hydroxy)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D is measured by the blood test. It is very important to maintain bone health.<br>\u2022 Normal Range: 30 \u2013 100 ng\/mL <br>\u2022 Purpose: Bone strength, immunity <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b9800 \u2013 \u20b91,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-insulin-diabetes-related-hormones-metabolic-panel\"><strong>5. Insulin &amp; Diabetes-Related Hormones (Metabolic Panel)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Hormonal tests are crucial for detecting <b>diabetes<\/b> and <strong>insulin resistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Parameter<\/td><td>Normal Range<\/td><td>Purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fasting Insulin<\/td><td>2 \u2013 25 \u00b5IU\/mL<\/td><td>Insulin resistance, diabetes risk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HbA1c<\/td><td>&lt;5.7% (normal)<\/td><td>Long-term blood sugar control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C-peptide<\/td><td>0.5 \u2013 2.0 ng\/mL<\/td><td>Insulin production capacity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-dhea-s-dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate\"><strong>6. DHEA-S Hormonal test (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DHEA-S is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland.<br>\u2022 Purpose: Detects adrenal gland overactivity (common in PCOS) <br>\u2022 Normal Range: 35\u2013430 \u00b5g\/dL (age dependent) <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b91,000 \u2013 \u20b91,800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-leptin-ghrelin-advanced-metabolic-hormones\"><strong>7. Leptin &amp; Ghrelin Hormonal test<\/strong> <strong>(Advanced Metabolic Hormones)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In these Hormonal tests, though, the major hormones leptin &amp; ghrelin play a very important role in energy balance.<br>\u2022 Leptin: Regulates hunger &amp; fat storage <br>\u2022 Ghrelin: Stimulates appetite <br>\u2022 Useful for obesity evaluation (not routine) <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b92,000 \u2013 \u20b93,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-pediatric-growth-related-hormones\"><strong>8. Pediatric &amp; Growth-Related Hormones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 IGF-BP3: Important for growth monitoring in children <br>\u2022 Cortisol stimulation tests: For suspected adrenal insufficiency <br>\u2022 Cost: \u20b91,500 \u2013 \u20b93,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample-collection-notes\"><strong>Sample Collection Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Hormonal tests are usually done in the morning for better results. <br>\u2022 Avoid stress, heavy exercise &amp; steroids for accurate results. <br>\u2022 Women should ideally test on days 2\u20135 of the menstrual cycle for FSH, LH &amp; AMH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points<\/strong><br>\u2022 Hormone levels fluctuate based on time of day and menstrual cycle phase.<br>\u2022 Abnormal results must always be interpreted by an endocrinologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca1\ud83d\udca1\ud83d\udca1 Looking for some more medical tests? You can also read our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/avijestu.com\/medical-tests-complete-a-to-z-guide-with-100-tests\/\">Medical Tests\u2014Complete A to Z Guide (With 100+ Tests).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1755442849139\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Are these tests blood- or urine-based?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Most are blood tests; a few are urine-based.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1755442885707\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is fasting required for Hormonal tests?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Cortisol, insulin, and growth hormone tests require fasting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1755442911103\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can stress affect Hormonal test results?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Yes, stress can affect cortisol, prolactin, and thyroid hormone levels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1755442935324\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How much do these tests cost in India?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Costs range from \u20b9500 to \u20b95,000.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1755442962318\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can hormone imbalance cause weight gain or infertility?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Yes, thyroid, insulin, cortisol &amp; reproductive hormone imbalances directly affect weight, periods, and fertility.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1755442984015\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do I need to repeat abnormal tests?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Doctors recommend repeating abnormal results after 2\u20134 weeks for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"q-are-these-tests-blood-or-urine-based\"><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hormonal tests are tests that are done to evaluate the functioning of glands like the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and reproductive organs. 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