ANDROSTENEDIONE
| This assay is useful in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism. It is a crucial sex steroid precursor. In conjunction with other androgenic precursors, it is used in the diagnosis / monitoring of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. It is also useful in diagnosis of Premature adrenarche |
Test Type : Blood |
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Pre-test Information : An early morning specimen is preferred. In females preferred sampling time is 1 week before or after the menstrual period |
Report Delivery : Sample by Mon / Thu 4 pm; Report Same day |
ANDROSTENEDIONE
| Test Code | A-084 |
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| Test Description | **ANDROSTENEDIONE |
| Clinical Category | ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS |
| Sample | 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum . An early morning specimen is preferred |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |