Table 4. . Hormone analysis by more sensitive methods.
Hormone | Means of analysis | Reagent manufacturer | Limits of detection |
---|---|---|---|
Cortisol |
Electrochemiluminescent immuno assay |
Roche, IN 46256, USA |
0.36–30 ng/ml |
Melatonin |
Radio immuno assay |
IBL, MN 55432, USA |
1–300 pg/ml |
Testosterone | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | DRG Diagnostics D-35039 Marburg, Germany | 7.1–4500 pg/ml |