hrp0089p2-p310 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty P2 | ESPE2018

Can Basal Levels of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Replace the GnRH Test in the Diagnosis of Precocious Puberty in Girls?

Llano Juan , Morales William , Pineda Catherine , Ortiz Teresa , Gil Nayibe , Laverde Gladys , Castro Sonia , Llano Mauricio

Aim: To determine the sensitivity, specificity of basal LH measurement compared to the GnRH test in patients with Central precocious puberty (CPP) and determine the cut off point for basal LH to diagnose CPP.Methods: 680 female patients were referred for presumptive diagnosis of central precocious puberty in the city of Bogota. All patients went through a GnRH test, using a Roche immunoassay for Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (...