Table 1.
Inter- and intra-assay coefficients of variability for hormones at ages 9 and 12 assessments.
Inter-assay coefficient | Intra-assay coefficient | |
---|---|---|
Age 9 assessment | ||
Cortisol | 9.8 | 5.4 |
DHEA | 7.1 | 2.5 |
Testosterone | 9.0 | 6.7 |
Age 12 assessment – Lab 1 | ||
Cortisol | 12.6 | 6.7 |
DHEA | 9.6 | 7.9 |
Testosterone | 6.2 | 4.0 |
Age 12 assessment – Lab 2 | ||
Cortisol | 11.6 | 5.1 |
DHEA | 13.7 | 7.1 |
Testosterone | 8.7 | 5.1 |