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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Steroid Panel

The PCOS Steroid Panel quantifies key androgens—total and free testosterone, androstenedione, DHEA—to evaluate hormonal imbalance in women with suspected polycystic ovary syndrome. By assessing androgen excess, adrenal contributions, and steroid pathway dysfunction, the test supports diagnosis of PCOS and guides individualized management of endocrine and metabolic effects.

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PCOS Steroid Panel

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Also known as: Androstenedione LCMSMS

Androstenedione, LC/MS/MS

Also known as: DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone Unconjugated LCMSMS

DHEA, LC/MS/MS

DHEA-sulfate test measures the amount of DHEA-sulfate in the blood. DHEA-sulfate is a weak male hormone (androgen) produced by the adrenal gland in both men and women. This test is done to check the function of the adrenal glands. The adrenal gland is one of the major sources of androgens in women. The DHEA-sulfate test is often done in women who have male body characteristics (virilism) or excessive hair growth (hirsutism). It is also done in children who are maturing too early (precocious puberty).

Also known as: Testosterone Free Dialysis and Total LCMSMS

Free Testosterone

In many cases, measurement of total testosterone provides the doctor with adequate information. However, in certain cases, for example when the level of SHBG is abnormal, a test for free or bioavailable testosterone may be performed as it may more accurately reflect the presence of a medical condition.

TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL,

A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood. Both men and women produce this hormone. In males, the testicles produce most of the testosterone in the body. Levels are most often checked to evaluate signs of low testosterone: In boys -- early or late puberty and in men -- impotence, low level of sexual interest, infertility, thinning of the bones In females, the ovaries produce most of the testosterone and levels are most often checked to evaluate signs of higher testosterone levels, such as: decreased breast size, excess hair growth, increased size of the clitoris. irregular or absent menstrual periods and male-pattern baldness or hair thinning.
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The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Steroid Panel panel contains 3 tests with 4 biomarkers .

Steroid Panel, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) II This panel measures both the primary (free and total Testosterone) and secondary (Androstenedione and DHEA) androgens associated with PCOS; it is useful for diagnosis and management.

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