Synonyms:
| DHEA-S; DHEA-SO4; DHEA Sulfate |
Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. No isotopes should be administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
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Volume: | Full primary tube |
Minimum Volume: | 1.0 mL serum |
Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
Rejection Criteria: | Recently administered isotopes; gross hemolysis or lipemia; improper labeling. |
Reference Range: | See report |
Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA) |
Test Use: | Work up women with infertility, amenorrhea, or hirsutism, to identify the source of excessive androgen; aid in the evaluation of androgen excess (hirsutism and/or virilization), including Stein-Leventhal syndrome and adrenocortical diseases, including con |
Additional Information: | State age and sex of patient on request form. |
Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 004697.
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Testing Facility: | LabCorp |