DHEA Sulfate
| Sunquest Code: | DHEAS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB524 | Epic Name: | DHEA Sulfate |
| Synonyms: | Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; DHEAS | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| 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) (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 | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
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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