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DUTCH Cycle Mapping Only, Dried Urine

Test ID: DCM
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Report Includes

Estradiol (x9); Estrone (x9); a-Pregnanediol (x9); b-Pregnanediol (x9); b-Pregnanediol/E2 Ratio (x9); Progesterone (x9); Creatinine

Specimens

Dried Urine

Clinical Utility

For some women, testing reproductive hormones (progesterone, estrogen, etc.) on a single day is sufficient. In other scenarios, the clinical picture cannot be properly captured without mapping out the hormonal pattern throughout their menstrual cycle. The expected pattern of hormones shows relatively low estrogen levels early in the cycle, a surge around ovulation and modest levels in the latter third of the cycle (the luteal phase). Progesterone levels, on the other hand, stay relatively low until after ovulation. After ovulation levels ideally increase (>10-fold) and then drop back down at the end of the cycle. A disruption in this cycle can lead to infertility or hormonal imbalance.

Testing Method
Estrogen and progesterone metabolites for this profile are all tested (9x) by GC-MS/MS. This is the most accurate method for testing urinary reproductive hormones and their metabolites. Other options include immunoassays, LC-MS/MS or GC-MS.

Source: https://dutchtest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Cycle_Mapping_White_Paper_.pdf; Accessed 28-Oct-2016

Test Location

Precision Analytical, OR, USA

Test Version

14-Jun-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Dried Urine

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Must dry for 24 hours before shipping.

Additional Information

A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.

Stability

Ambient 28 Days
Refrigerated Indefinitely
Frozen Indefinitely

Test Version

14-Jun-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Turnaround Time

17 Days

Sample Reports

Test Location

Precision Analytical, OR, USA

Test Version

14-Jun-2024

Interface / Setup

Sample Reports

Test Version

14-Jun-2024