DHEA SULFATE

Message

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Test Code

DHES

CPT Codes
82627

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA) or
1 Green tube (Lithium heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells within 2 hours. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

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

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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