Androstenedione

Androstenedione is a male sex hormone. This test measures the amount of androstenedione in the blood. It is secreted by testicles in male, ovaries in females & adrenal gland in both. This test helps in the detection of adrenal gland function, adrenal tumors, cause of male characteristics in female & androgen production. The test can be ordered when a women has excess facial hair, acne, inadequate menstruation & infertility. Early puberty in both males & females is also a sign of androstenedione disturbance.