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Steroid Hormone Stability

Meaning

Steroid Hormone Stability refers to the chemical integrity and resistance to degradation of steroid hormones, such as cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen, when they are present in biological specimens, pharmaceutical preparations, or circulating within the body. These hormones, being lipid-soluble, are generally robust, but their stability can be compromised by factors like heat, light, or enzymatic activity in a collected sample. Clinically, ensuring stability is vital to guarantee that a laboratory measurement accurately reflects the patient’s true hormonal concentration and that a prescribed medication maintains its potency over its shelf life.