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Androstenedione

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Androstenedione
Common Abbreviations	AND
Profile	NA
Tube type	Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
Clinical Indication	Excessive androstenedione production may occur in PCOS, idiopathic hirsutism, ovarian and adrenal neoplasms and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Measurements are also useful in monitoring treatment of CAH patients.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	Serum
Minimum Volume	0.2mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	7 days
Laboratory	Hull Royal Infirmary
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
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