Lab ranges

15 entries

17-hydroxyprogesterone — lab reference

Female follicular <80; luteal <285; postmeno <51. Morning timing and stimulation testing may be needed.

Androstenedione — lab reference

Assay-specific and age-dependent.

DHEA-S — lab reference

M 18-30: 105-728; F 18-30: 83-377. Values decline substantially with age.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — lab reference

Methods and units vary. Ask why DHT was measured and whether a target is relevant to your health question.

Estradiol — lab reference

Female cycle-phase detail is on the next section. LC-MS/MS is preferred at low concentrations.

Estrone — lab reference

Assay-specific, especially at low concentrations.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) — lab reference

Ask your clinician to read this result with age, ovarian status, testosterone/estradiol, and pituitary context.

Luteinizing hormone (LH) — lab reference

Ask your clinician to read this result with testosterone or estradiol, FSH, cycle phase, and pituitary context.

Pregnenolone — lab reference

No broadly accepted wellness target. Ask your clinician to use exact assay and clinical indication.

Progesterone — lab reference

Female phase detail is on the next section. Exogenous progesterone route/timing matters.

Prolactin — lab reference

Stress, sleep, nipple stimulation, medications, pregnancy, and macroprolactin matter.

Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) — lab reference

Estrogen, thyroid, liver disease, insulin resistance, age, and medications affect SHBG.

Testosterone, bioavailable — lab reference

Depends on total testosterone, SHBG, albumin, calculation, and assay.

Testosterone, free — lab reference

Mayo example age 20-24: M 5.25-20.7; F <0.13-1.08. Declines with age and is method-dependent.

Testosterone, total — lab reference

Morning collection preferred for men. Method and age matter; confirm unexpected low values.

About these ranges

These are Dr. Purser’s adult reference ranges. Units, symptoms and health history matter when you discuss a result with your clinician.