A hormone test is a medical test used to measure the levels of various hormones in the body. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions, such as growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.
There are several types of hormone tests, including:
1. Blood tests: Measure hormone levels in the blood.

2. Urine tests: Measure hormone levels in urine. 

3. Saliva tests: Measure hormone levels in saliva. 4. Stool tests: Measure hormone levels in stool.

Hormone tests can be used to:
1. Diagnose hormonal imbalances or disorders (e.g., thyroid disorders, diabetes, hypogonadism). 2. Monitor hormone levels during pregnancy or menopause.
3. Evaluate fertility issues.
4. Monitor hormone therapy effectiveness.
5. Detect certain types of cancer (e.g., prostate cancer, breast cancer).

Some common hormone tests include:
1. Thyroid function tests (TSH, Free T4, Free T3) 2. FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) test
3. LH (Luteinizing hormone) test
4. Testosterone test
5. Estrogen test
6. Progesterone test 7. Cortisol test
8. Insulin test