DHEA Sulfate, Immunoassay-Pediatric
| Abbrev Code: | DHEASP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6868 | Order Name: | DHEA Sulfate, Immunoassay-Pediatric |
| Methodology: | Immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82627 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: 14 days at room temperature or refrigerated; 28 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Quest Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 402 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | DHEA-S is the sulfated from 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. |
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