Estrone (E1) - Serum Test

Estrone is one of the three estrogens and estriol and estradiol are the remaining others. Estrone originates from gonads or the adrenal cortex and is produced from androstenedione. Estrone conversion to Estrone sulfate makes it very relevant for health and disease state. These hormones are very much needed for the growth and maintenance of a human body. The hormones Estrone is helpful in the repair of reproductive tissues. The hormones repair the other body mass tissue as well. The Estrone(E1) Serum is a test which requires blood sample of the patient and the report can be obtained within a day or two

Estrone(E1) Serum blood test requires a sample of blood drawn from the veins of the patient by professional and trained lab technician or nurses. No fasting is required for the test to be carried out and the patient can have their normal food on the test day unless instructed by the doctor. The report of the blood test takes in between two to three days to come. It is advised to wear half sleeve shirt or easily foldable sleeve shirt on the day of the test as blood is drawn usually from the veins of the elbow.

As mentioned before Estrone(E1) Serum test is a blood sample test which is used to measure and monitor the hormonal level of the patient. The tests are usually for women who are facing abnormally menstrual cycles, heavy vaginal bleeding, menopause, infertility or any other hormonal alterations. The man who faces similar hormonal alterations in the form of loss of muscle tone, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, increased body, and moodiness. Apart from these, we should also consider taking this test for future wellness and health of our body.

The procedure to carry the Estrone(E1) Serum blood test is similar to that of regular blood tests and is performed by trained lab expert and nurses. The process of the test are as follows: Before drawing vein from the veins, an antiseptic would be applied by the Nurse or Doctor. The blood sample is usually taken from inside of the elbow. An elastic band is used to wrap around the arm causing veins swell up with blood. They will gently insert needle syringe in the veins and blood sample will be stored in the syringe tube. The tube would be carried to the laboratory along with the name of the patient.