Neuroendocrine Testing

The ability to accurately evaluate pituitary hormone function often requires special dynamic studies performed by a physician or registered nurse experienced in conducting such studies. The neuroendocrine testing unit at OHSU provides this service for endocrine patients. Testing may be done both pre and post-operatively to access pituitary function. Dynamic testing is often part of the evaluation of the pituitary patient in making a diagnosis.

Services Offered

• A dedicated neuroendocrine testing facility for performing dynamic studies.
• Patient education including: testing protocols, pituitary diseases, pituitary surgery, self-injection training and written educational materials.
• Dynamic tests include, but are not limited to: cortrosyn stimulation tests, growth hormone stimulation and suppression tests, and CRH stimulation tests.
• Services are available to OHSU physicians and local and regional referring physicians.
• Patient monitoring is available for growth hormone initiation and titration.
• Interpreted test results are provided to the referring physician and to medical records.
• Administration of endocrine therapy injections.