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DHEA Sulfate, Immunoassay
Test Code402
Alias/See Also
LAB524
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE
CPT Codes
82627
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Mon-sat
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
DHEA-S is the sulfated form of DHEA and is the major androgen produced by the adrenal glands. This test is used in the differential diagnosis of hirsute or virilized female patients and for the diagnosis of isolated premature adrenarche and adrenal tumors. About 10% of hirsute women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) have elevated DHEA-S but normal levels of other androgens.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
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| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |