Androstenedione test is an automated blood test to measure the level of Androstenedione in our blood. It is performed to confirm various cases of Amenorrhea, Hirsutism, Infertility and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Even during and after the treatment of Amenorrhea, Hirsutism, Infertility and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; this test is useful. This test is done under various names such as Androstenedione (A4) Blood, 4- Androstenedione, Serum A4 Blood, Androstenedione (A4), Serum A4. Androstenedione is secret mainly by the adrenal gland and production is partially controlled by ACTH hormone. Androstenedione is a main sex- steroid antecedent.
Make sure to wear a short-sleeved shirt or a shirt with sleeves that you can easily roll up.No special preparation needed for the Androstenedione test. There’s no need to adjust your diet. You can both eat and drink normally.However, your doctor may require that you fast for a specific amount of time before the test. That’s common if the blood sample is required for additional testing. Your doctor will give you specific instructions.
The normal values for Androstenedione test will give Androstenedione > 100 ng/dl for female gender of all age groups. Increased test levels indicate increase in adrenal or gonadal androgen production. Mild increased levels in adults are usually idiopathic, or shows assocition with conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women and use of androstenedione supplements in men and women. However, values greater than or equal to 500 ng/dL can suggest the presence of an androgen secreting adrenal more commonly known as gonadal-tumor.
During this test, a lab technician will draw blood from a vein, generally
from the inside of your elbow.
The lab assistant will:
1.clean your skin with an antiseptic wipe.
2.place an elastic band around your upper arm to help the vein swell
with blood.
3.insert a needle in the your and collects the required amount of blood.
4.cover the area with a bandage to stop any bleeding.
5.label your sample and send it to a lab for analysis.
| Type | Gender | Age-Group | Value |
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Androstenedione is ACTH Stimulation increases Androstenidione
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Unisex
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All age groups
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normal subjects, but there will not be any increase in patients with Defective Adrenal Steroidogenesis
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Are you growing hair in unusual places where you do not want them to be such as on the neck, chest, chin and back? Hirsutism is a medical term, which refers to excess body hair and facial hair in women. It occurs because of an increased production of androgens or male hormones. The increased sensitivity of the androgen receptors in the skin follicles also causes hirsutism.
Diagnosis
Hirsutism is diagnosed using two methods:
Removing excess hair
There are several ways by which you can get rid of excess body and facial hair. They are as follows:
Laser hair removal is the final option for hirsutism treatment. In this method, light from the laser eliminates several hairs in the affected area. The pigment present in the hair absorbs the energy from the laser and gets destroyed. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a dermatologist.
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