Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: No fasting is required. No isotopes administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
- Turnaround: 4-6 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What This Test Measures
This test measures estrone, a circulating form of estrogen, in your serum. Estrone is one of the main estrogens your body produces and plays a role in regulating your menstrual cycle and supporting bone health.
This test reports a single biomarker, Estrone, Serum. It does not distinguish free and total estrone, and no calculation or additional estrogen forms are included in this result.
Benefits
- Provides insight into your circulating estrone levels
- Supports evaluation of hormone changes during menopause
- Helps assess hormonal factors linked to irregular periods
- Assists in monitoring hormone levels during fertility evaluation
- Supports monitoring of hormone replacement therapy
- Helps track estrone in relation to certain estrogen-related cancers
Who Is This Test For?
- Women experiencing menopausal symptoms like hot flashes or mood swings
- Women with irregular menstrual cycles
- Women undergoing a fertility evaluation
- Individuals with suspected polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Individuals with estrogen-related cancers, such as breast cancer
- Individuals undergoing hormone replacement therapy
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of this hormone test?
This test measures estrone, a circulating estrogen hormone, in your serum. The result may help a healthcare provider evaluate hormonal balance in relation to menopause, menstrual irregularities, fertility, PCOS, certain estrogen-related cancers, and hormone replacement therapy. It provides one piece of clinical information and does not diagnose any condition on its own.
2. Who may benefit from this test, and when should it be ordered?
This test may be useful for women experiencing menopausal symptoms or irregular menstrual cycles, people undergoing fertility evaluation, and those with suspected PCOS or estrogen-related cancers. It may also help individuals undergoing hormone replacement therapy understand their estrone levels. Symptoms that may prompt consideration of the test include hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstrual periods, mood swings, weight gain, fatigue, and vaginal dryness. Discuss these symptoms with your healthcare provider to determine whether testing is appropriate.
3. How does this test differ from other hormone tests?
This test measures only estrone, a single circulating estrogen. It does not measure other estrogens such as estradiol or estriol, nor does it report free and total estrone separately. Therefore, the result should not be treated as interchangeable with results from other estrogen or hormone tests.
4. Do I need to prepare for this test?
No fasting is required. No isotopes should be administered within 24 hours before venipuncture.
5. How quickly will I receive my results?
Results are typically available within 4–6 days. Turnaround may take longer because of weather, holidays, or other laboratory delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Interpretation depends on factors such as your symptoms, medical history, sex, age, and menstrual cycle status, where relevant. Estrone results are often considered alongside other clinical information and, when appropriate, other hormone measurements. One result alone does not confirm or rule out a hormonal condition. Discuss your result with a qualified healthcare provider for a full interpretation.
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
7. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
Review results that fall outside the expected range with a qualified healthcare provider. They can explain what the result may mean in the context of your overall health and determine whether additional evaluation is appropriate.
8. How often should I get tested?
Your healthcare provider should determine the appropriate testing frequency based on your individual health needs and reason for testing.
Pre test preparation
No fasting is required. No isotopes should be administered within 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
