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Age-Specific Hormone Cutoffs

Meaning

These are clinically established reference ranges for various hormones, meticulously stratified by a patient’s chronological age and often biological sex. Utilizing these specific cutoffs is essential for accurately interpreting endocrine laboratory results, recognizing that what is considered “normal” changes significantly over the lifespan. Relying on general adult ranges can mask meaningful age-related deficiencies or excesses, potentially leading to suboptimal clinical decisions. Proper application of these ranges ensures that therapeutic interventions are precisely tailored to the individual’s physiological stage.