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Hormone Metabolite Analysis

Meaning

Hormone Metabolite Analysis is a specialized laboratory technique that quantifies the breakdown products, or metabolites, of steroid and other hormones in biological samples, offering critical insight into the pathways of hormone clearance, conjugation, and detoxification. This analysis is clinically superior to measuring only the parent hormone because it reveals the body’s preferred metabolic fate, which is essential for understanding individual risk profiles and targeting personalized therapeutic interventions. It provides a comprehensive map of endocrine activity.