Services

Endocrine Sciences’ endocrinology services program includes:

• 60-day frozen serum and plasma specimen storage allowing for add-on or repeat testing up to 2 months after the original blood draw date
• Protocols to accommodate multiple specimens for stimulation testing and diagnostic profiles
• Quantitative specimen volume analysis performed prior to testing to ensure sufficient specimen volume
• Pediatric volumes available for many common tests
• Assays developed specifically to aid in the diagnosis of endocrine disorders common among pediatric patients
• Methodologies, such as HPLC/MS-MS, to measure low and abnormal hormone levels
• Some reference intervals are age-specific or by pubertal Tanner stages
• Processes, including extraction, to purify specimens prior to testing
• Direct access to scientific experts who specialize in endocrinology testing
• PhD-level scientists available to discuss assay methodologies
• MD-level consultations available to discuss patient cases

Read more about our educational materials available in the Endocrinology Tools page.