Androstenedione is secreted predominantly by the adrenal gland and production is partly controlled by ACTH. It is also produced ACTH-independent in the testes and ovaries from adrenal-secreted DHEA-S.
Test Status: Referral laboratory
Samples required: 1
Blood Sample
Results in: 2-5 working days
Androstenedione is a crucial sex-steroid precursor. Androstenedione is used for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism, diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), monitoring CAH treatment, diagnosis of premature adrenarche.
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