Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS)
- Test Name:
- Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS)
- Synonyms:
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DHEA-S
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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1. EDM Base Lab: 5 mL blood - GOLD SST (gel)
2. CGY DSC: 4.5 mL blood - MINT LIHEP PST (gel)
3. NOTE: The preferred tube type at each testing site is acceptable at the alternate site
- Submission Requirements:
- 1 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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If a transport delay of >5 days between collection and receipt at DynaLIFE EDM Base Lab or DynaLIFE CGY DSC is expected, then:
• spin and aliquot plasma or serum
• freeze sample
• transport frozen - Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
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- Comments:
- Biotin taken in doses >1 mg/day may interfere. For more information, see Biotin interference
- Last Reviewed:
- 03 May 2023
