Dynamic-Testing

Dynamic endocrine testing is a diagnostic procedure that involves administering substances or medications to stimulate or suppress hormone release in the body. This allows endocrinologists to evaluate how the endocrine system responds, and to diagnose hormonal abnormalities.

Dynamic endocrine testing is often considered a key part of endocrinology, and is especially useful for evaluating conditions such as: disorders of growth and pubertal maturation and disorders of sex development.

During the test, blood samples are collected at specific intervals to measure hormone levels. The procedure is typically performed in a controlled clinical setting

Some examples of dynamic endocrine tests include:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test:

This test can be performed at any time of day, and does not require fasting.

Oral glucose suppression test:

This test assesses how well glucose suppresses growth hormone secretion in patients with suspected acromegaly.