Pubertal Assessment Panel
Comprehensive hormone test panel designed to evaluate pubertal development and timing in pediatric patients.
Full Definition
A pubertal assessment panel typically includes multiple hormone measurements designed to evaluate the onset, progression, and completion of pubertal development. Common components include LH, FSH, estradiol or testosterone (depending on sex), and sometimes additional markers like inhibin B or anti-Müllerian hormone. These panels help diagnose precocious puberty, delayed puberty, or other disorders of sexual development. The interpretation requires correlation with physical examination findings, bone age, and Tanner staging. Clinical editors should note that reference ranges for pubertal assessment panels are highly age-dependent and may differ based on pubertal stage rather than chronological age alone.
Usage
Usage note: Specify patient age and Tanner stage when interpreting pubertal assessment results.
In Context
- "The pubertal assessment panel confirmed central precocious puberty in the 7-year-old patient." — Pediatric endocrine evaluation
- "Pubertal assessment panels should be ordered based on clinical presentation and Tanner staging." — Clinical ordering guidelines