Androstenedione Blood Test

£149.00

Measure the level of androstenedione in your blood.

For this test, you will be required to visit The Doctors Laboratory in London to collect your sample as the sample is not suitable for posting. Learn more.

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Is it for you?

Have you been advised by a doctor to take an Androstenedione Blood Test?

Androstenedione is a pro-hormone involved in producing the sex hormones, testosterone and oestrogen.

Our test can help to further investigate adrenal gland function, androgen production, and the function of your ovaries or testicles.

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Hormones

Androstenedione

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Androstenedione is a steroid hormone that occurs naturally in the body, responsible for male characteristics. Androstenedione is a metabolite of DHEA and is a direct precursor to the male hormone testosterone.
Special instructions

How to prepare for your test

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FAQs

Why take an Androstenedione Blood Test?

By measuring your androstenedione, you can assess the production of your testosterone and oestrogen. Our Androstenedione Blood Test can help investigate adrenal gland function, androgen production, and the function of your ovaries or testicles.

When should I take this test?

Our Androstenedione Blood Test is usually recommended by a doctor after other test results (like testosterone) come back as abnormal.

What is androstenedione?

Androstenedione is produced by the ovaries, the testicles and the adrenal glands. It is a steroid hormone that occurs naturally in the body, responsible for male characteristics. Androstenedione is a metabolite of DHEA and is a direct precursor to the male hormone testosterone.

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