Growth hormone suppression test .
This is the best method for confirming an acromegaly diagnosis. During this test, your GH blood level is measured both before and after you drink a preparation of sugar (glucose). In people who don't have acromegaly, the glucose drink typically causes the GH level to fall.
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An OGTT with 75 g glucose is considered the gold standard for diagnosing acromegaly. However, similar to IGF-1 assays, the GH assay method can impact the ... |
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Thus the oral glucose tolerance test is a reliable method for confirming a diagnosis of Acromegaly. Tests are also prescribed to measure blood levels of Insulin ... |
A suppression test, or oral glucose tolerance test, is a more accepted way to measure GH and to diagnose acromegaly. This involves drinking a glucose solution ... |
24 нояб. 2023 г. · An elevated IGF-1 concentration in a patient showing signs of acromegaly confirms the diagnosis of acromegaly. Conversely, normal IGF-1 ... |
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