Laboratory assessment in PCOS diagnosis and management (19 min)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine diagnoses for reproductive-aged women and carries lifelong cardiometabolic risk. Today’s episode is with Quest Diagnostics experts Dr Sanjay Dixit, MD, medical director, and Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS, clinical specialist.

This episode will:

• Review the diagnostic criteria for PCOS (2:00)
• Identify lab recommendations to support the diagnosis of PCOS (6:00)
• Discuss associated cardiometabolic conditions and how to screen and monitor for these conditions (14:45)

To learn more, please review the additional resources below for information on our cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and wellness offerings as well as educational resources and insights from our team of experts. At Quest Diagnostics, we are committed to providing you with results and insights to support your clinical decisions.

Date recorded: 4/9/2024

Contributor(s): Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD, Sarah Walsh, PA-C, CLS

Additional Resources:

• Quest Diagnostics Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Clinical Focus: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnostic Algorithm
• Laboratory Testing in the Differential Diagnosis of PCOS and NCCAH

References See Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center