Price:
Rs. 8,010.00
Sample Type: Serum
Fasting Not Requierd
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What is the CAH Profile used for?
It helps diagnose congenital adrenal hyperplasia by evaluating key adrenal hormones and enzyme pathway abnormalities.
Who should consider this test?
Newborns with abnormal screening results, children with ambiguous genitalia, or individuals with suspected adrenal disorders may need this profile.
What sample is required?
A blood sample is used for precise hormone measurement.
Is fasting required?
Fasting may be recommended depending on the specific hormones measured; Metropolis will provide instructions.
How does Metropolis Healthcare test these hormones?
Using advanced immunoassay and LC-MS/MS platforms for high accuracy.
Can this test diagnose all forms of CAH?
It helps identify major CAH types, especially 21-hydroxylase deficiency, but genetic tests may also be required.
How reliable are the results?
Metropolis ensures accurate reporting with expert endocrinology oversight and validated methodologies.
How does this test help in treatment?
It guides hormone therapy adjustments and long-term disease monitoring.