PREGNENOLONE

This assay is used as an ancillary test for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) particularly in those cases in which a diagnosis of 21-hydroxylase and 11-hydroxylase deficiency has been ruled out. It is also used to confirm a diagnosis of 3-beta hydroxydehydrogenase deficiency.

  • Pre-test Information:

    No special preparation required

  • Report Delivery:

    Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks