Quick highlights
- Useful androgen pathway marker in endocrinology workups
- Often paired with testosterone, DHEA-S, 17-OHP for better context
- Interpretation depends on age, sex, cycle status, and timing
- No fasting typically required
- Morning sampling may be preferred for consistency in some protocols
- Steroids/hormonal medicines can influence results—disclose use
- Not diagnostic alone; clinician correlation is essential
- Supports monitoring trends when ordered by specialist
- Home blood collection available in many service areas
- SEO coverage: androstenedione test, androgen blood test, hormone imbalance testing support
What’s included
Preparation
- Book blood draw (home or lab)
- No fasting unless combined tests require fasting
- If clinician advised, provide sample in morning window
- Disclose hormonal medicines, steroids, supplements, and recent illness
- Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol 24 hours if possible
- Collect serum sample via trained phlebotomist
- Download report from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>
- Review results with endocrinologist/gynecologist for next steps
FAQs
An androgen hormone produced by adrenal glands and gonads and a precursor to testosterone/estrogen.
Usually no.
Some hormones show daily variation; morning timing can improve consistency for interpretation.
No. PCOS diagnosis is clinical and involves multiple criteria; androstenedione may be part of a broader evaluation.
Testosterone, DHEA-S, 17-OHP, prolactin, TSH, and others depending on symptoms.
Yes. Steroids and hormonal therapies can affect androgen markers; disclose all medicines and supplements.
Yes, when clinically indicated; interpretation differs by sex and age.
No. It indicates an androgen pattern that requires clinician interpretation with other findings.
Often same day or within 24 hours.
Serum blood sample.
Yes in many serviceable areas.
High-dose biotin can interfere with some assays; ask your clinician if you should pause it.
Download from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>.
Yes, if your clinician is tracking trends under treatment or evaluation.
Notes
Androgen levels require hormonal and clinical correlation.
