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Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA S)

Order Name DHEA S
Test Number: 2022725
Revision Date 12/16/2021
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA S)
Chemiluminescence Assay 2191-5 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.5) Serum Clot Activator SST Refrigerated
Alternate 1 1 mL (0.5) Plasma EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated
Alternate 2 1 mL (0.5) Plasma Sodium Heparin (Green Top, No-Gel) Refrigerated
Instructions Allow specimen to clot fully, centrifuge, remove serum or plasma from cells. Specimen stability: Refrigerated 8 days. Frozen 2 months.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon-Fri 
Expected TAT 1-3 days  
Clinical Use Useful for the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal carcinoma, determining the cause of hirsutism, virilization and polycystic ovary disease. 
CPT Code(s) 82627
Lab Section Chemistry