DHEA Sulfate

DHEA Sulfate

Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

• Refrigerated (cold packs) : 7 days,
• – 20oc, -2 months

Reject Criteria Gross hemolysis

Methodology Chemiluminescence

Clinical Significance DHEA-S is the sulfated form 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. About 10% of hirsute women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) have elevated DHEA-S but normal levels of other androgens.

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