What is the purpose of this test?
The Estrogen Metabolism Assessment, Urine Test Kit measures how your body processes estrogen, a hormone important for both women and men. The test analyzes your urine to check for different forms of estrogen and how well your body breaks them down. This is important because how your body handles estrogen can affect your health in various ways.
Too much or too little estrogen, or issues with how it’s processed, can lead to health problems like hormone imbalances, increased risk of certain cancers, or other conditions. By using this test, doctors can find out if there are any issues with your estrogen metabolism and help you make adjustments to your diet, lifestyle, or treatment plan to keep your hormone levels balanced and support your overall health.
NOTICE: This test should NOT be performed on individuals with kidney disorders.
The Estrogen Metabolism Assessment, Urine - Genova Test Kit includes the following:
- 2-Hydroxyestrone - 2-Hydroxyestrone is a form of estrogen that is produced when the body metabolizes estrogen. It is one of the less potent forms of estrogen and is considered to be less likely to cause health issues compared to other forms. Measuring 2-hydroxyestrone helps evaluate how effectively estrogen is being processed in the body. Abnormal levels can indicate problems with estrogen metabolism, which might be linked to hormone-related conditions or increased risk of certain diseases.
- 16-Hydroxyestrone - 16-Hydroxyestrone is a form of estrogen produced during the metabolism of estrogen in the body. It is considered a more potent form of estrogen compared to 2-hydroxyestrone and is often associated with higher risks of hormone-related health issues. Measuring 16-hydroxyestrone helps assess how estrogen is being metabolized and can provide insights into estrogen-related conditions, such as an increased risk of certain cancers or hormone imbalances.
- Creatinine - Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of creatine, which is used for energy. It is usually filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine. While creatinine itself is not directly related to estrogen metabolism, its levels can be used to assess kidney function. Proper kidney function is important for the effective excretion of various metabolic byproducts, including estrogen metabolites. Elevated creatinine levels may indicate kidney issues, which can affect the body's ability to process and eliminate estrogen and other substances.
Benefits of the Estrogen Metabolism Assessment, Urine- Genova Test Kit:
- Evaluates Estrogen Processing: Assesses how well your body metabolizes estrogen and identifies different estrogen forms.
- Identifies Hormone Imbalances: Helps detect imbalances in estrogen levels that may affect overall health.
- Guides Personalized Treatment: Assists doctors in creating tailored treatment plans or lifestyle adjustments based on your estrogen metabolism.
- Monitors Hormone Therapy: Helps track the effectiveness of hormone replacement or other therapies by measuring changes in estrogen metabolism.
- Supports Disease Prevention: Enables early detection of potential issues related to estrogen metabolism, allowing for preventive measures.
- Non-invasive Testing: This method uses urine samples, making it less invasive than blood tests for assessing hormone levels.
Preparation:
No fasting is required. Ship the sample to the lab Monday-Thursday only. Before starting the test, read all directions and collection procedures thoroughly. Hormone-modifying substances like Tamoxifen, contraceptives, antibiotics, hormone replacement therapies, and herbal or nutritional supplements may alter results. Certain medications, such as Bactrim and Tagamet, can affect urine creatinine levels. Consult your physician before stopping any medications. If you have a urinary tract infection, delay collection until after completing treatment.
Test Results:
21 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
