Androstenedione Test
- Category
- Hormones
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 4 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures androstenedione, a hormone made by the adrenal glands and ovaries/testes that is converted into testosterone and oestrogen.
Why this test is performed?
Helps evaluate androgen excess in women (PCOS, excess hair), congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal or ovarian tumours.
Who should take this test?
Symptoms suggesting hormonal imbalance — weight change, fatigue, BP changes, growth problems — usually as advised by a doctor.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Often in the morning, and in women during the early part of the menstrual cycle, as advised.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 2–3 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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