Androstenedione
Code:
ANDR
Sample Type:
SST Serum (Yellow Top)
Minimum volume: 1 mL
Ref Ranges/Units:
Adults: 0.9 to 7.5 mmol/L
Paediatrics: please discuss with duty biochemist
Turnaround:
14 days
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Special Precautions/Comments:
None
Patient preparation:
None
Additional Information:
Androstenedione is a steroid produced by the testis, adrenal cortex and ovaries. It is a precursor steroid for testosterone and oestrogens.
It can be useful in the investigation of signs of hyperandrogenism and raised testosterone levels, and for the diagnosis and managements of disorders of steroid synthesis.