DHEA Sulfate
Abbrev Code: | DHEAS | ||
Order Code: | LAB524 | Order Name: | DHEA Sulfate |
Synonyms: | Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; DHEAS | ||
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 82627 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours centrifuge and aliquot 0.3 mL, 0.15 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 8 days, otherwise freeze. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature or refrigerated. Alternatively, ship on dry ice. |
Stability: | Up to 8 days at room temperature or refrigerated; for longer storage, freeze. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Immulite H) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Adult female: 35-430 ug/dL; adult male: 80-560 ug/dL. |
Use: | To differentiate adrenal vs. gonadal excess production of steroids. |
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