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Test ID: FASU    
Alpha Subunit

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Reference Ranges (ng/mL)

 

Gender              Age                  Range

Males               0 – 49y             0.05 – 0.53

Males               >= 50y              0.09 – 0.76

Females

            Premenopausal              0.04 – 0.38

            Postmenopausal            0.09 – 1.23

 

Pregnancy is associated with very substantial, physiological elevations in serum free alpha-subunit levels, paralleling chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) secretion. Elevated alpha-subunit values should be interpreted in the context of pregnancy status.

 

Test Performed by:         Esoterix Endocrinology

4301 Lost Hills Road

Calabasas Hills, CA 91301