Androstenedione:
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 3-5 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Androstenedione is useful when evaluating patients with androgen excess and managing patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). Androstenedione is a steroid that produces masculine characteristics and is produced by the testes, adrenal cortex and ovaries. This test may also be used when anabolic steroid abuse is suspected.
Alternative Names: AD
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 3-5 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Androstenedione is useful when evaluating patients with androgen excess and managing patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). Androstenedione is a steroid that produces masculine characteristics and is produced by the testes, adrenal cortex and ovaries. This test may also be used when anabolic steroid abuse is suspected.
Alternative Names: AD