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The Third Edition also includes the latest CPT codes and indicates those in which direct physician involvement is particularly important. The testing of all endocrine organ systems, diabetes-related problems, renal, lipoprotein disorders, and physical fitness is addressed and helpful algorithms are presented. The manual offers a perspective on the most useful of a wide variety of tests aimed at making an endocrine diagnosis. Health care planners are sure to appreciate the estimate of supply costs useful for reimbursement of this aspect of testing.

Table of Contents:

CPT Codes
Statistical Concepts in Test Interpretation
Tests Added Since the 2nd Edition (New Tests in the 3rd Edition)
Tests in the 2nd Edition Referenced in the 3rd Edition
Adrenal Tests
Bone and Parathyroid Tests
Cardiovascular Metabolism Tests
Diabetes Tests
Gastroentero-Pancreatic Tests
Gonadal and Reproductive Tests
Pituitary Tests
Thyroid Tests
Endocrine Diagnosis by Molecular Biologic Procedures
Endocrine Imaging
Appendices
Generic Consent Form and Test Algorithms
Supplemental Tests
Sample Collection, SI Unit Conversion, Evocative and Suppressive Agent List, and
Sources of Performance for Special Tests
Standardized Interpretation of Endocrine (Thyroid) Test Results
Glossary of Terms Used in Molecular Genetics
Index