Test Kits

HORMONE TEST KIT (30 vials)
(Test Kit HM)

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Hormone: "a secretion of endocrine tissue that alters the physiological activity of target cells of the body” G.T. Tortora.
There are other hormones are in the Body Biochemical Test Kits.
( ) = secreting gland.

Code	Component	Type	Organ or System Involved	Description
HM1	Adrenocorticotropic / ACTH	hormone	pituitary	stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete other hormones
HM2	Aldosterone	hormone	adrenal cortex	increases re-absorption of sodium from urine and stimulates excretion of potassium
HM3	Androgen	hormone		contributes to female sex drive; helps in pre-pubertal growth spurt & development of pubic hair.
HM4	Antidiuretic Hormone / ADH / Vasopressin	hormone	hypothalamus	affects urine volume; stored in posterior pituitary.
HM5	Calcitonin / CT	hormone	thyroid	homeostasis of blood calcium and phosphate levels
HM6	Cholecystokinin / CCK	hormone		inhibits secretion of gastric juice, decreases movement of GI tract, stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice rich in digestive enzymes, causes ejection of bile from gall bladder and opening of sphincters at common duct, and induces a feeling of satiety; may regulate feeding as a “stop eating” signal
HM7	Corticosterone	hormone
HM8	Corticotropin Releasing Hormone / CRH	hormone	hypothalamus	stimulates release of ACTH involved in the regulation of food intake, energy homeostasis and stress response
HM9	Cortisone / Cortisol	hormone		breaks down muscle
HM10	Epinephrine / Adrenaline	hormone	adrenalla medulla	helps body resist stress by increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, accelerating respiration, decreasing digestion, increasing efficiency of muscular contractions, increasing blood sugar, stimulating cellular metabolism.
HM11	Follicle-Stimulating Hormone / FSH	hormone	pituitary	stimulates production of eggs and sperm
HM12	Glucocorticoids	hormone	adrenal cortex	resistance to stress. 3 of them: cortisol, corticosterone, and cortisone. Makes sure enough energy is available; conversion of non-carbohydreates into energy; makes blood vessels more sensitive to vessel-constricting chemicals, anti-inflammatory
HM13	Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone / GHIH	hormone	pancreas	nhibits secretion of insulin and glucagon
HM14	Insulin	hormone	pancreas	decreases blood sugar levels; prevents muscle from being broken down
HM15	Luteinizing Hormone	hormone	pituitary	stimulates sexual reproduction activities
HM16	Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone / MSH	hormone	pituitary	increases skin pigmentation. Inhibits fever and peripheral inflammation. Suppresses appetite
HM17	Norepinephrine / Noradrenaline / NE	hormone	adrenal medulla	as epinephrine
HM18	Oestrogen	hormone	ovary	develops and maintains female reproductive structures, especially endometrial lining of uterus, and secondary sex characteristics, including the breasts. Contributes to fluid and electrolyte balance. Important for bone density in both women and men
HM19	Oxytocin / OT	hormone	hypothalamus	contraction of uterus and mammary glands, breast feeding, orgasm, autonomic control of emotions; stored in posterior pituitary
HM20	Parathyroid Hormone / PTH	hormone	parathyroid	helps to control homeostasis of calcium and phosphates in the blood
HM21	Progesterone / PROG	hormone	ovary	helps prepare endometrium for implantation of fertilised ovum and mammary glands for milk secretion. Can inhibit GnRH & PRL
HM22	Prolactin / PRL	hormone	pituitary	initiates milk production by mammary glands. Excess prolactin can lead to absence of ovulation, lack of periods, excessive or spontaneous secretion of milk in women, and decreased sex drive, decreased sperm production and impotence in men. Enhances dopamine secretion. May be involved in the immune system
HM23	Relaxin / RLX	hormone	ovary and placenta	relaxes symphysis pubis & dilates cervix towards end of pregnancy
HM24	Secretin	hormone	intestinal mucosa	inhibits secretion of gastric juices, decreases movement of GI tract, stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice rich in sodium bicarbonate ions, stimulates secretion of bile by hepatic cells of liver
HM25	Testosterone	hormone	testes	produces male characteristics. Builds up muscles in males and females
HM26	Thymosin	hormone	thymus	maturation of T lymphocytes
HM27	Thyroid-stimulating Hormone / TSH	hormone	pituitary	stimulates thyroid gland to produce its hormones
HM28	Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone / TRH	hormone	hypothalamus	stimulates anterior pituitary to secrete TSH
HM29	Triiodothyronine / T3	hormone	thyroid	regulates metabolism by stimulating carbohydrate and fat breakdown, growth and development, and regulate activity of nervous system resulting in increased and more forceful heart beat, increased motility of GI tract, increased nervousness