LabwiseAndrostenedioneng/dL
Androstenedione is an adrenal and ovarian hormone that the body converts into testosterone and estrogen.
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What Androstenedione measures
Androstenedione is an adrenal and ovarian hormone that the body converts into testosterone and estrogen.
If your Androstenedione is low
Androstenedione below the range is commonly associated with reduced adrenal or ovarian activity, or corticosteroid medication.
Commonly associated with
- Reduced adrenal activity
- Corticosteroid medication
- Older age
If your Androstenedione is high
Androstenedione above the range is commonly associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal enzyme variations or supplements.
Commonly associated with
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Adrenal enzyme variation
- DHEA supplements
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Women | 41 – 262 ng/dL |
| Men | 40 – 150 ng/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your androstenedione is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Androstenedione, LC/MS, Androstenedione, Serum
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.