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 your healthcare provider evaluate your hormonal balance, which can be relevant to menopause, menstrual irregularities, fertility, PCOS, certain estrogen-related cancers, and hormone replacement therapy. This test does not diagnose any condition on its own; it provides one piece of information for your provider to consider.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
This test may benefit women experiencing menopausal symptoms, women with irregular menstrual cycles, and women undergoing fertility evaluation. It may also benefit individuals with suspected PCOS, individuals with estrogen-related cancers, and individuals undergoing hormone replacement therapy who want to understand their estrone levels.
3. When should I order this test?
You may consider ordering this test if you are experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstrual periods, mood swings, weight gain, fatigue, or vaginal dryness. Discussing these symptoms with your doctor can help determine whether this test is appropriate for you.
4. How does this test differ from other hormone tests?
This test measures only estrone, a single circulating estrogen, in your serum. It does not measure other estrogens, such as estradiol or estriol, and it does not report free versus total estrone since only one measurement is provided. This result should not be treated as interchangeable with other estrogen or hormone tests.
5. Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required for this test. No isotopes should be administered within 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
6. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 4-6 days. Turnaround may take longer based on weather, holidays, or other lab delays.
7. How do I interpret the results?
Interpreting your estrone result 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 on its own does not confirm or rule out a hormonal condition. Please discuss your results 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.
8. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
If your results fall outside the expected range, review them with a qualified healthcare provider. They can help determine what the result means in the context of your overall health and whether any additional evaluation may be appropriate.
9. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency should be determined as directed by your healthcare provider based on your individual health needs and the reason you are being tested.
Pre test preparation
No fasting is required. No isotopes should be administered within 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
