Steroid Panel for PCOS / Non-Classical CAH Differentiation
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NCCAH) are two common endocrine disorders that can cause hormonal imbalances in women. Both conditions can lead to similar symptoms such as acne, irregular periods, and hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Therefore, it is important to differentiate between the two conditions to provide an appropriate treatment plan.
What is a Steroid Panel Test?
A steroid panel test is a blood test that measures the levels of various hormones and steroids in the body. The test can be used to differentiate between PCOS and NCCAH. The test measures the levels of 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP), testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) in the blood.
Symptoms of PCOS
The symptoms of PCOS can vary from person to person, but some common symptoms include:
- Irregular periods
- Acne
- Hirsutism
- Weight gain
- Thinning hair
- Infertility
Symptoms of NCCAH
The symptoms of NCCAH can also vary from person to person, but some common symptoms include:
- Acne
- Hirsutism
- Irregular periods
- Male-pattern baldness
- Infertility
Diagnosis
A steroid panel test can help differentiate between PCOS and NCCAH. If the levels of 17-OHP are elevated, it may indicate NCCAH. If the levels of testosterone and DHEAS are elevated, it may indicate PCOS.
Test Cost
The cost of a steroid panel test in India is typically around INR 4500.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a steroid panel test can be a helpful tool in differentiating between PCOS and NCCAH. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate course of action.
DNA Labs India provides reliable and accurate steroid panel testing services. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Nonclassical 21-Hydroxylase deficiency of CAH manifests in childhood or post puberty. Affected patients shows evidence of androgen excess. This test helps to differentiate PCOS from CAH.
| Test Name | Steroid Panel for PCOS / Non-Classical CAH Differentiation Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Diurnal variation present; take sample between 8-10 am. Specify time and date on specimen container and test request form. |
| Test type | Endocrinologist, Pediatrician |
| Pre-test Information | Sample will be taken between 8-10 am. For menstruating females, sample should be given in first 10 days of the menstrual cycle. |
| Disease | Disorders of Adrenal Gland |
| Method | LC-MS/MS |
| Purpose | *Androstenedione *DHEAS *17-?ñ-Hydroxyprogesterone *Testosterone, Total |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: 8 hrs, Refrigerator:7 days, Frozen: 7 weeks |
| Fasting | Sample will be taken between 8-10 am. For menstruating females, sample should be given in first 10 days of the menstrual cycle. |
| Get Reports | Sample Mon / Thu by 9 am; Report Wed / Sat |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 4500 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Steroid Panel for PCOS / Non-Classical CAH Differentiation Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 4500 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.
