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Blood Test Information

Androstenedione
(a.k.a AND)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Test Code: AND

Tube type: SST

Special instructions
None

Sent away to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

Reference range
Age and sex dependent reference ranges, please refer to report

Units
nmol/L

Linked to
DHAS

Turnaround Time
14 days

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
Main use, together with DHAS, as second-line investigation of hirsutism or virilisation in women.
Testosterone should always be checked before requesting androstenedione.

 
 

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