Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test
Are you concerned about the early development of secondary sexual characteristics in your child? DNA Labs UAE offers the Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test to help healthcare providers evaluate this condition. In this blog, we will discuss the test components, price, sample condition, report delivery, and more.
Test Components
- Androstenedione
- DHEA
- DHEAS
- 17-α-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Total Testosterone, Ultrsensitive
- Estradiol, Ultrasensitive
Price
The cost of the Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test is 700.0 AED.
Sample Condition
For this test, a 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum sample is required. The sample should be collected in a Red Top (No Additive) tube and should not be collected in SST gel barrier tubes. It is important to ship the sample refrigerated or frozen. Diurnal variation is present, so the sample should be taken between 8-10 am OR 4-6 pm. Please specify the time and date on the specimen container and test request form.
Report Delivery
The sample is collected on Monday or Thursday by 9 am, and the report is delivered on Wednesday or Saturday.
Method
The Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test is performed using LC-MS/MS.
Test Type
This test falls under the category of Disorders of Adrenal Gland.
Doctor
It is recommended to consult with an Endocrinologist for this test.
Test Department
The Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test is conducted in the Genetic department of DNA Labs UAE.
Pre Test Information
The sample should be taken between 8-10 am OR 4-6 pm.
Test Details
The Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test is a diagnostic test that measures the levels of various steroid hormones in the blood. It is used to evaluate the early development of secondary sexual characteristics in children before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys.
The panel includes the measurement of the following hormones:
- Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS): This hormone is produced by the adrenal glands and is a precursor to testosterone and estrogen. Elevated levels of DHEAS may indicate early adrenarche.
- Androstenedione: This hormone is also produced by the adrenal glands and is a precursor to testosterone. Increased levels of androstenedione may be associated with premature adrenarche.
- Testosterone: This hormone is primarily produced by the testes in males and the ovaries in females. Elevated testosterone levels in children may indicate premature adrenarche.
- Estradiol: This hormone is the primary form of estrogen in the body and is mainly produced by the ovaries in females. Elevated estradiol levels may suggest early adrenarche in girls.
- 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP): This hormone is involved in the production of cortisol and sex steroids. Elevated levels of 17-OHP may indicate congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a condition that can cause premature adrenarche.
The results of the Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test can help healthcare providers determine the underlying cause of premature development of secondary sexual characteristics in children and guide appropriate treatment decisions.
Test Name | STEROID PANEL FOR PREMATURE ADRENARCHE Test |
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Components | *Androstenedione*DHEA * DHEAS *17-?-Hydroxy- progesterone *Testosterone Total, Ultrsensitive *Estradiol, Ultrasensitive |
Price | 700.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.)serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Diurnal variation present; take sample between8-10 am OR 4-6 pm. Specify time and date on specimen container and test request form. |
Report Delivery | SampleMon / Thu by 9 am; Report Wed / Sat |
Method | LC-MS/MS |
Test type | Disorders of Adrenal Gland |
Doctor | Endocrinologist |
Test Department: | GENETIC |
Pre Test Information | Sample will be taken between8-10 am OR 4-6 pm. |
Test Details |
The steroid panel for premature adrenarche test is a diagnostic test that measures the levels of various steroid hormones in the blood. This test is used to evaluate the early development of secondary sexual characteristics in children before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys. The panel typically includes the measurement of the following hormones: 1. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS): This hormone is produced by the adrenal glands and is a precursor to testosterone and estrogen. Elevated levels of DHEAS may indicate early adrenarche. 2. Androstenedione: This hormone is also produced by the adrenal glands and is a precursor to testosterone. Increased levels of androstenedione may be associated with premature adrenarche. 3. Testosterone: This hormone is primarily produced by the testes in males and the ovaries in females. Elevated testosterone levels in children may indicate premature adrenarche. 4. Estradiol: This hormone is the primary form of estrogen in the body and is mainly produced by the ovaries in females. Elevated estradiol levels may suggest early adrenarche in girls. 5. 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP): This hormone is involved in the production of cortisol and sex steroids. Elevated levels of 17-OHP may indicate congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a condition that can cause premature adrenarche. The results of the steroid panel for premature adrenarche test can help healthcare providers determine the underlying cause of premature development of secondary sexual characteristics in children and guide appropriate treatment decisions. |