Biomarker Reference · Androgens

What does the Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) test measure?

Q: What is the reference range for Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone)?

The standard reference range for Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) is Sex- and method-specific dried-urine intervals reported per metabolite # REVIEWER FLAG: Androgen-metabolite reference intervals are sex-specific and proprietary — reviewer to confirm against the laboratory's current intervals.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) (Androgens) is a clinical biomarker used in female-hormones assessment. DHEA-S is the principal adrenal androgen precursor, while downstream androgens including testosterone are metabolised via 5-alpha and 5-beta pathways to androsterone and etiocholanolone, excreted in urine. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Sex- and method-specific dried-urine intervals reported per metabolite # REVIEWER FLAG: Androgen-metabolite reference intervals are sex-specific and proprietary — reviewer to confirm against the laboratory's current intervals.
Units: ng/mg creatinine
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Female Hormones

Functional medicine optimalSex- and context-specific; interpreted as a metabolic profile

What is Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone)?

DHEA-S is the principal adrenal androgen precursor, while downstream androgens including testosterone are metabolised via 5-alpha and 5-beta pathways to androsterone and etiocholanolone, excreted in urine. The relative activity of 5-alpha reductase, inferred from metabolite ratios, influences potent androgen exposure at tissue level. Dried urine captures these metabolites to profile androgen production and metabolism.

Why is Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) measured?

Androgen and DHEA-S metabolites are used to assess adrenal and gonadal androgen output and androgen metabolism in conditions such as PCOS, androgenic symptoms, and hormone assessment. The 5-alpha/5-beta metabolite balance is interpreted to gauge androgen activity. Findings inform functional assessment and are interpreted alongside serum measurements where definitive endocrine diagnosis is required.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Sex- and method-specific dried-urine intervals reported per metabolite # REVIEWER FLAG: Androgen-metabolite reference intervals are sex-specific and proprietary — reviewer to confirm against the laboratory's current intervals.
Functional medicine optimal: Sex- and context-specific; interpreted as a metabolic profile
Units: ng/mg creatinine

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone)

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-HRF-005Comprehensive

DUTCH Sex Hormone Metabolites (Dried Urine)

Androgen Metabolites (DHEA-S, Testosterone, 5a-DHT metabolites, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) reference range in this test: Sex- and method-specific dried-urine intervals reported per metabolite # REVIEWER FLAG: Androgen-metabolite reference intervals are sex-specific and proprietary — reviewer to confirm against the laboratory's current intervals.

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