Androstenedione Serum Test in UAE | 450 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines

1. What is the Androstenedione test used for, and why has my doctor ordered it?

The Androstenedione test measures adrenal and gonadal androgen production to evaluate hormonal imbalances, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, polycystic ovary syndrome, and androgen-secreting neoplasms. Your endocrinologist or functional medicine practitioner has ordered this test to investigate symptoms such as hirsutism, menstrual irregularity, precocious or delayed puberty, or unexplained hyperandrogenism. Elevated levels may indicate 21-hydroxylase deficiency (the most common form of CAH), adrenal tumors, or PCOS-related ovarian overproduction, while low levels can suggest adrenal insufficiency or hypogonadism. The test is most informative when interpreted alongside DHEA-S, total and free testosterone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, and cortisol in a comprehensive adrenal panel.

2. How should I prepare for the Androstenedione blood test in the UAE?

An early morning fasting blood sample collected between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM is required because androstenedione follows a pronounced circadian rhythm. For female patients, the optimal collection window is one week before or one week after the menstrual period to avoid mid-cycle physiological fluctuations that may confound interpretation. You should fast for 8–10 hours prior to collection (water is permitted), avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours, and refrain from alcohol consumption for 48 hours. Inform the phlebotomist of all medications — particularly corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, anti-androgens, and any over-the-counter hormonal supplements — as these may interfere with assay accuracy. Our ISO-certified home collection team will arrive with pre-chilled SST vacutainers and cold-chain transport containers to ensure specimen integrity from collection to laboratory analysis.

3. When will I receive my Androstenedione test results, and how are they interpreted?

Results are reported the same day for samples collected on Monday or Thursday before 11:00 AM, with telephonic clinical guidance available from DHA-licensed specialists. Androstenedione reference ranges vary by age, sex, and Tanner stage (in pediatric patients), and your result will be interpreted against validated UAE population reference intervals. Typical adult male values range from 0.6–3.1 ng/mL, while premenopausal females range from 0.3–3.3 ng/mL with mid-cycle peaks. Postmenopausal values decline to 0.2–1.7 ng/mL. Abnormal results require correlation with clinical findings and may necessitate repeat testing, imaging studies (adrenal CT/MRI), or genetic testing for CAH (CYP21A2 gene sequencing). Your ordering physician will receive a comprehensive interpretive report, and our post- clinical guidance line is available to discuss preliminary findings via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.