Androstenedione Test Price in Saudi | Lahalak Platform
Measures a precursor hormone to help diagnose PCOS and adrenal disorders, explaining causes of excessive hair growth or irregular menstrual cycles in women.
Scientific name: Androstenedione Test
The androstenedione test is a quantitative measurement of the serum level of this steroid hormone. Androstenedione is a weak androgenic hormone and a major precursor in the biosynthesis pathway of both testosterone (in the testes, ovaries, and adrenal glands) and estradiol (in the ovaries). It is co-produced by the adrenal cortex and the gonads (ov...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
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- Normal values vary greatly depending on gender, age, and phase of the menstrual cycle.
- Women (in the follicular phase): 0.7 - 3.1 ng/ml
- Women (mid-cycle): 0.8 - 3.5 ng/ml
- Men: 0.9 - 3.2 ng/ml
- Children (pre-pubescent): < 0.8 ng/ml
- Note: Units and ranges may vary between laboratories.
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Conditions & Notices
- For women of reproductive age: The phase of the menstrual cycle must be accurately determined. The sample is usually taken in the early follicular phase (days 2-5 of the cycle), unless otherwise directed by the physician for specific diagnostic reasons.
- Timing of the sample: It is preferable to draw the sample in the morning (8-10 am) when hormone levels are at their daily peak.
- Fasting is not usually required, but it may be required in some cases.
- Stopping Medications: Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, especially hormonal birth control pills, corticosteroids, and any medications that affect hormones. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking birth control pills for several weeks before the test to obtain a true baseline level.
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