Androstenedione A4 Serum in Thane
50+ booked in last 3 daysAndrostenedione A4 Blood Test Overview
Androstenedione (A4) is a steroid hormone produced primarily by the adrenal glands, but also in the gonads and brain. It is a precursor to testosterone and estrogen and plays an important role in the body's hormonal balance. A4 can be measured in the bloodstream and is often used as a marker of androgen production. High levels of A4 in the serum may indicate an increased risk for conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and some types of cancer. A4 levels may also be elevated in athletes who use anabolic steroids to enhance their performance.
Written By: Supriya Kulkarni, Lead-Content & Training
Reviewed By: Dr. Alap Christry M.D. AVP-Lab Operations & Scientific Business Head-Clinical Chemistry
Androstenedione A4 Serum Price in Thane
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The price of Androstenedione A4 Serum in Thane is ₹ 2,130
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Frequently Asked Questions
AndrostenedioneA4Serum levels are measured to
- Help evaluate adrenal gland function
- Detect adrenal tumors or cancers
- Help determine the cause of development of certain male characters in females (facial hair)
- To evaluate androgen production and function of ovaries in women or testicular function in men
Your doctor would recommend this test for a woman if he sees the signs of infertility or excessive male androgens. The symptoms include:
- Deep voice
- Excess Acne
- Hirsutism: excess facial and/or body hair
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Male pattern baldness
- Strong defined muscles
Androstenedione is an androgen, one of several "male" sex hormones that are responsible for the sexual differentiation between males and females, by development of certain male characteristics such as hoarse voice and facial hair. Though it is considered to be a "male" sex hormone, it is present in males and females both- and is a precursor to more potent androgens, such as testosterone, or converted into the female hormone estrogen. This test quantifies the androstenedione in the blood.
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