- Test Name
- Androstenedione
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- ANDROS
- LOINC Test Code
- 14603-5
- Description and Primary Use
- Useful in the work up of PCOS and adrenal disorders (congenital adrenal hyperplasia & C21-hydroxylase deficiency), hirsutism and virilization. Helpful in distinguishing adrenal from ovarian causes of androgen excess.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 9 Days
- Test Cost
- $19.75
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
- By endocrinologist;
- By OBS/GYN;
- By Internal Medicine; or
- Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Freeze as soon as possible.
- Criteria for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 06-Nov-19