Androstenedione

Specimen

Serum

Units

nmol/L

Test Usage

Androstenedione is further converted to either testosterone or oestrogen.

In males, conversion of androstenedione to testosterone requires the enzyme 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.

In females, androstenedione is released into the blood by theca cells. Conversion of androstenedione to estrogen (e.g., oestrone and oestradiol) requires the enzyme aromatase. Androstenedione is a substrate for oestrogen production in granulosa cells which produce aromatase. Thus, theca cells and granulosa cells work together to form oestrogens.

Turnaround Time

28 days

Availability

Referred test

Can be added on to an existing request up to 4 days following sample receipt