40–60%

of women with PCOS have elevated androstenedione contributing to androgen excess

Azziz et al., JCEM 2009

Good reasons to test

Hirsutism (excess facial or body hair in women)
Acne, especially in adult women
Irregular or absent periods

Androstenedione

No fasting required. Morning preferred — adrenal androgen levels are typically higher in the morning; day 2–5 of cycle in women for baseline Results arrive in 2-3 business days, explained in plain language in your dashboard. Most results sit within the usual range - that is still useful, and anything unexpected supports a conversation with your healthcare practitioner.

Targeted Testing

Androstenedione

The hidden androgen — often elevated in PCOS when testosterone looks normal

$65one-off, no subscription

NATA-accredited pathology
No GP referral needed
Results in 2-3 business days
Collect at 1,900+ centres

Why this test

Androstenedione sits at the crossroads of adrenal and gonadal androgen production — elevated levels can explain symptoms that testosterone alone misses.

Androstenedione is an androgen precursor produced by both the adrenal glands and ovaries (in women) or testes (in men). It can be converted into testosterone and oestrogen. Elevated androstenedione is a common finding in PCOS, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and adrenal tumours. This test is often ordered as part of an androgen excess workup alongside testosterone, DHEA-S, and SHBG.

Understanding your results

Within reference range

Reference ranges differ by sex and age — see your full report for lab-specific context

Within reference range (lower)

Within normal limits — sex and age-specific ranges apply

Below reference range

Low androstenedione is uncommon outside of adrenal insufficiency — discuss with your healthcare practitioner if unexpected

Above reference range

Elevated androstenedione may warrant further investigation of adrenal or ovarian androgen sources — discuss with your healthcare practitioner

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and personal context. Your result is shown against the lab's range in your dashboard, alongside what it means.

How it works

TODAY

Order online

Pick a test or panel and check out. No GP referral, no waiting room.

THIS WEEK

One quick visit

Walk into one of 1,900+ NATA-accredited collection centres. A single blood draw is all it takes.

IN 2–5 DAYS

Clear results

We translate your results into plain language in your dashboard - what each marker means, and what is in range.

ONGOING

Track over time

Retest when it matters and watch your trends, so you can see what is actually changing.

Yes. You can order a Androstenedione test online from Clarity Labs without a GP referral. It's $65, collected at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres across Australia, with results in 2-3 business days via your secure online dashboard.

A Androstenedione test is $65 at Clarity Labs — a one-off price with no subscription or membership. That covers your pathology request form and collection at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres nationwide.

Androstenedione is a precursor that the body converts into testosterone or oestrogen. Some people have androgen excess symptoms driven by androstenedione rather than elevated testosterone — which is why testing both can provide a more complete picture.

Yes. Androstenedione is often elevated in PCOS and is part of a comprehensive androgen excess workup alongside testosterone, SHBG, and DHEA-S.

Every 3-6 months when monitoring PCOS treatment or an adrenal condition. Otherwise, a baseline with a repeat if symptoms change or progress.

NATA-accredited pathologyCollected through Sonic Healthcare1,900+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

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This information is for general education and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are best interpreted with a qualified healthcare practitioner in the context of your symptoms and history.