Androstenedione Test at Home in Dubai
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About the Test
Androstenedione is a hormone made by the adrenal glands and the ovaries or testes, and it acts as a building block the body uses to produce testosterone and oestrogen. Measuring it helps doctors evaluate disorders of androgen production. It is commonly ordered when investigating signs of excess androgens such as irregular periods, acne or excess hair growth in women, and to help assess certain adrenal or ovarian conditions.
What is it? A blood test measuring androstenedione, an androgen precursor hormone produced by the adrenal glands and gonads that the body converts into testosterone and oestrogen.
- Smart Report
- Home Collection
- DHA Licensed Staff
- Doctor Reviewed
Test Included: 1 Test
Androstenedione, Serum(1 Test)
Androstenedione test: purpose, preparation and results
Why take the Androstenedione test?
- Help investigate signs of excess androgens such as irregular cycles, acne or unwanted hair growth
- Support evaluation of conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and adrenal disorders
- Assist assessment of certain enzyme disorders affecting steroid hormone production
How to prepare for the Androstenedione test
No fasting is required. Because hormone levels vary through the menstrual cycle and across the day, your doctor may ask that the sample be taken at a particular time or cycle day. Tell your doctor about any hormonal medications or supplements you use, as these can affect the reading.
Understanding your Androstenedione results
A raised androstenedione can point to increased androgen production from the ovaries or adrenal glands and is interpreted alongside tests such as testosterone and DHEA-S; a low level is less common. Results depend on cycle timing and medications, so a doctor should review them in context.
How to book the Androstenedione test in Dubai
- 1Book your slot
Book on the site or WhatsApp — same morning or next day. Fasting reminders included.
- 2Your nurse visits
A DHA-licensed nurse does a ~20-minute draw at your home, office or hotel. Sealed kit.
- 3Lab processes it
Most of our tests are processed at AVM Labs, Dubai, a CAP-accredited laboratory with ISO 15189 accreditation from EIAC (No. LB-MED-227).
- 4Your doctor reads it
A BestDOC doctor reviews the results, then the report lands on email + WhatsApp with notes.
Packages that include this test
Wider panels that cover Androstenedione — or browse all 42 packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp — we usually reply in three minutes.
Your doctor-reviewed androstenedione report is delivered in 7 Days by WhatsApp and email. This is a specialised hormone assay, which is why it takes longer than routine same-day blood tests.
Yes. Androgen levels shift through the menstrual cycle, so your doctor may ask for the sample on a specific cycle day. Tell us and your doctor where you are in your cycle so the result is interpreted correctly.
No fasting is needed for androstenedione. If it is drawn with other tests that require fasting, follow the fasting instructions for that combined panel.
It can reflect increased androgen production from the ovaries or adrenal glands and is often seen in conditions like PCOS. It is read alongside other hormones, so your doctor interprets the full pattern rather than one value.
Yes. Hormonal contraceptives, steroids and some supplements can change androstenedione. Do not stop anything without advice; simply tell your doctor what you take so the result can be read accurately.
Yes. A DHA-licensed nurse takes the sample at your home, office or hotel across Dubai, and every report is reviewed by a doctor before you receive it.