Ovulation Peak Flow Meters Pregnancy Test Stethoscope Thermometer Urinary Infection Androstenedione General Information Material studied Blood. Reliability of test results Good. Patient time for test 5-10 minutes. Before the test Purpose of test Helps determine cause of gonadal impairment. Helps identify cause of menstrual or menopausal irregularities.
Helps determine cause of premature sexual development.
Commercial laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Risks and precautions For menstruating women, test should be done 1 week before or after a menstrual period. Otherwise, test may have to be repeated. No changes necessary.