Androstenedione Test
The androstenedione test measures the level of this hormone in a blood sample. Quest describes it as useful in evaluating androgen excess and in managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
About this test
Androstenedione is a steroid hormone precursor related to androgen, or male sex hormone, production. Quest measures its level in a 1 mL serum sample, collected in a red-top tube, using chromatography/mass spectrometry.
Quest describes this test as useful in evaluating androgen excess and in managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia. A single androstenedione result is read by a clinician alongside a person's history and, where relevant, other hormone results, rather than on its own.
Test details
| Quest code | 17182 |
|---|---|
| Methodology | Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry |
| Sample type | 1 mL serum |
| Patient preparation | Book an early morning Quest appointment if you can. An early morning blood draw is preferred for this test. |
| Collection | Quest patient service center |
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Additional details
What this test looks at
The test reports a single value: the level of androstenedione in blood serum, measured using chromatography/mass spectrometry.
Order online. No doctor's visit and no insurance needed. Your sample is collected at a Quest Diagnostics patient service center.
Laboratory results should always be interpreted by a licensed clinician who knows your health history. This page is information about a test, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the androstenedione test measure?
It measures the level of androstenedione, a steroid hormone precursor, in a serum sample using chromatography/mass spectrometry.
How is the sample collected?
A 1 mL serum sample is collected in a red-top tube during a routine blood draw.
Do I need to prepare for this test?
Yes. Quest lists preparation for this test. You'll find it in the test details on this page.
Why might a clinician order this test?
Quest describes it as useful in evaluating androgen excess and in managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
What does a Androstenedione test cost without insurance?
$365, including the doctor's order and Quest blood draw. The $25 fee is waived at $149+. See how ordering works and our blood test cost guide.
Do I need to prepare for this test?
Book an early morning Quest appointment if you can. An early morning blood draw is preferred for this test. This is the preparation Quest publishes for this test; if your clinician gives you different instructions, follow theirs.