Pregnenolone, Mass Spectrometry LabCorp
This test measures Pregnenolone levels to diagnose potential imbalance of this important hormone.
What is this test?
The Pregnenolone Test (Mass Spectrometry) evaluates your Pregnenolone levels to identify a potential deficiency. Pregnenolone Is considered the “mother of hormones” because steroidal hormones like Testosterone and Estrogen are created from it. Therefore, a Pregnenolone deficiency can lead to hormone imbalance symptoms. Pregnenolone also helps support cognitive function, brain development, mood, and more.
Pregnenolone levels naturally decrease as a result of aging, which can lead to symptoms like lowered sex drive, fatigue, mood issues like depression, impaired memory, and unwelcome changes to body composition.
Mass Spectrometry is a testing process that allows the Pregnenolone to be measured by its mass-to-charge ratio, which can provide more a precise measurement.
Who is this test for?
If you are experiencing the symptoms listed above, this test can identify whether a Pregnenolone deficiency is the cause. This test can also diagnose rare genetic conditions like Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), which can limit hormone production in the adrenal glands.
