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DHEA Sulfate [402X]

Test Code
1452


CPT Codes
82627

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat a.m.; Report available: Same day


Reference Range
Age Male
(mcg/dL)		 Female
(mcg/dL)
<1 Month ≤316 15-261
1-6 Months ≤58 ≤74

7-11 Months

 ≤26 ≤26
1-3 Years ≤15 ≤22
4-6 Years ≤27 ≤34
7-9  Years ≤91 ≤92
10-13 years ≤138 ≤148
14-17 years 38-340 37-307
     
Tanner Stages (7-17 years)
Tanner I ≤89 ≤46
Tanner II ≤81 15-113
Tanner III 22-126 42-162
Tanner IV 33-177 42-241
Tanner V 110-510 45-320
     
18-21 Years 24-537 51-321
22-30 Years 85-690 18-391
31-40 Years 106-464 23-266
41-50 Years 70-495 19-231
51-60 Years 38-313

8-188
61-70 Years 24-244 12-133
≥71 Years 5-253 7-177


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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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