Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that studies the structure and function of the endocrine organs, including the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, ovaries, and testicles. It is the science of endocrine function, glands, hormones, and their action.
The activities of the Masdiag Laboratory currently focus on the diagnosis of thyroid and adrenal disorders. Further development of methods enabling a more complete diagnosis of thyroid hypofunction is planned, including the determination of antibodies against thyroglobulin (anti-TG) and antibodies against peroxidase (anti-TPO) in a dried blood spot, as well as the development of a test allowing for a 24-hour (5-point) measurement of cortisol concentration in saliva.
