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