also known as Androstenedione in Serum or Plasma
Androstenedione is useful when evaluating patients with androgen excess and managing patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). Androstenedione is a steroid that produces masculine characteristics and is produced by the testes, adrenal cortex and ovaries. This test may also be used when anabolic steroid abuse is suspected. Alternative Names: AD