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DHEA SULFATE
Test CodeLAB7904
Alias/See Also
Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate
CPT Codes
82627
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
OR
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
OR
OR
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
OR
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells WITHIN 2 HOURS. Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Container
Gold tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- 15-30°C up to 8 hours
- Frozen samples are stable
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
As received; STAT testing not available
As received; STAT testing not available
Report Available
Same day received
Reference Range
| Female (years) | ug/dL |
| 18-20 | 51-321 |
| 21-30 | 18-391 |
| 31-40 | 23-266 |
| 41-50 | 19-231 |
| 51-60 | 8-188 |
| 61-70 | 12-133 |
| ≥71 | 7-177 |
| Male (years) | ug/dL |
| 18-20 | 24-537 |
| 21-30 | 85-690 |
| 31-40 | 106-464 |
| 41-50 | 70-495 |
| 51-60 | 38-313 |
| 61-70 | 24-244 |
| ≥71 | 5-253 |
Clinical Significance
Adjunct test for the investigation of hyperandrogenic and adrenal disorders. Not recommended for intial evaluation of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
