Hormone Abuse, Doping, Substance Detection

All relevant functional tests are explained with a detailed presentation of indications, contraindications, side effects, test preparation, framework conditions, concrete instructions for the actual test execution, and the interpretation of the test results. Specific normal ranges and cut-off values are always provided, even for special situations (gender, age, BMI, puberty phases, cycle phases, acute illnesses, medications, etc.). A special feature is the emphasis on test preparation, execution, and interpretation, as well as the interdisciplinary nature. Hormone abuse and doping are also playing an increasingly important role in clinical routine. The chapter provides an orienting overview, particularly on hypoglycaemia factitia.