OVERVIEW:
What is an androstenedione (serum) lab test?
An androstenedione (serum) lab test is a blood test that measures the amount of androstenedione present in the blood.
Why is an androstenedione (serum) lab test done?
An androstenedione (serum) lab test is done in order to:
- Evaluate adrenal gland function,
- Detect adrenal gland tumors or cancer,
- Determine the cause of development of masculine characteristics in females,
- Find out the cause of early puberty in boys,
- Evaluate androgen production,
- Assess function of ovaries in women and testicular function in men,
- Monitor treatment of congenital (since birth) adrenal hyperplasia (enlargement of adrenal gland).
What does an androstenedione (serum) lab test measure?
An androstenedione (serum) lab test measures the amount of androstenedione circulating in the blood. Androstenedione is an androgen (hormones that are responsible for sexual development of an individual).
Are there any risks associated with this test?
There are no known risks associated with this test.
How should I prepare for this test?
Menstruating women may be given a specific time and day to get this test done.
Does everyone with elevated androstenedione have symptoms?
Not necessarily. Some people may be asymptomatic.
How long will it take for androstenedione test results to come?
It may take several days for result to be available.
What are the symptoms of raised androstenedione in females?
Excessive hair growth, development of male physical features, infertility, deep voice, acne, and male pattern baldness are some common symptoms of a raised androstenedione level.
Normal level of androstenedione in females is 0.7 -3.1 ng/mL.
Normal level of androstenedione in 18 - 30 years old males is 50 – 220 ng/dL.
Normal level of androstenedione in 31 – 50 years old males is 40 -190 ng/dL.
Normal level of androstenedione in 51 – 60 years old males is 50 – 220 ng/dL.
An androstenedione (serum) lab test is done in order to:
- Evaluate adrenal gland function,
- Detect adrenal gland tumors or cancer,
- Determine the cause of development of masculine characteristics in females,
- Find out the cause of early puberty in boys,
- Evaluate androgen production,
- Assess function of ovaries in women and testicular function in men,
- Monitor treatment of congenital (since birth) adrenal hyperplasia (enlargement of adrenal gland).