DESCRIPTION:
Androstenedione is a male sex hormone produced in the adrenal glands and male and female sex glands (testes and ovaries). Androstenedione is a metabolite of DHEA, and it is converted into testosterone and estrogen. Dietary supplements containing androstenedione increase the level of testosterone in the blood, which leads to an increase in strength and muscle mass.
DETERMINATION:
Sample: Serum
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Increased values: – hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex – polycystic ovary syndrome – hirsutism (excessive hairiness) – acne Decreased values: – adrenal gland tumor – anorexia nervosa – Alzheimer’s disease
RESULT:
Reference Values Men: 2.1 – 10.8 nmol/L Women: 1.0 – 11.5 nmol/L The result is ready in 3-4 weeks
29.50€