DHEA - Sulfate *

SIM

LAB524

CPT

82627

Synonyms

DHEA-S, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate;DHEA-SO4 

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Container

Red top, gold top, or green lithium heparin

Collection Instructions

None

Volume

Volume: 1 ml. 
Min. volume:0.7 ml (This volume does not allow for repeat testing)

Additional Information

Aid in the evaluation of androgen excess. DHEA-S is a steroid hormone. DHEA-S is low in Addison disease

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Transport Requirements

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature, Refrigerated, or Frozen 14 days

Rejection Criteria

Citrated plasma

Reference Range

Reference range accompanies report

CriticalValue

Test Includes

DHEA-S 

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Testing Frequency

LCA

004020 

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe

Reviewed Date

2/23/23

Supplemental

*  Denotes Reference Lab Test