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84140 Assay of pregnenolone

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: pregnenolone assay, DHEA precursor, adrenal steroid

Quantitative assay of serum pregnenolone, the first steroid hormone in the adrenal synthesis pathway.

Clinical Context

Measured to assess adrenal steroid synthesis and diagnose adrenal disorders; elevated in certain forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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Specialties

Clinical ChemistryEndocrinologyLaboratory Medicine

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