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DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), Unconjugated
Test Code19894
CPT Codes
82626
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Specify age and sex on test request form.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 2 years
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 2 years
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST®) • Gross Hemolysis • Plasma
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Mon-Fri
Report Available
2 to 6 Day(s)
Clinical Significance
DHEA is a weakly androgenic steroid that is useful when congenital adrenal hyperplasia is suspected. It is also useful in determining the source of androgens in hyperandrogenic conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome and adrenal tumors.