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Pregnanediol
Normal Values
Normal values in women vary depending on when the test is done. Levels rise consistently during pregnancy and range from 40 milligrams to 100 milligrams in 24 hours. Lower levels are found during certain phases of the menstrual cycle and after menopause. In men, normal values range from 0.1 to 0.7 milligrams per 24 hours.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Higher-than-normal levels may be due to: Lower-than-normal levels may be due to:
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Review Date : 4/12/2009
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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