Ordering Recommendation

Indicator of adrenal androgen production. Aids in the investigation of virilizing endocrinopathies in conjunction with other sex steroids. Not recommended for initial evaluation of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green ( lithium heparin), lavender (K2 or K3 EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 12 months

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Age
Male
Female
0-6 days
7-30 days
1-5 months
6-35 months
3-6 years
7-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75 years and older
108-607 µg/dL
32-431 µg/dL
3-124µg/dL
0-33 µg/dL
0-44 µg/dL
5-115 µg/dL
22-332 µg/dL
88-483 µg/dL
211-492 µg/dL
160-449 µg/dL
89-427 µg/dL
44-331µg/dL
52-295 µg/dL
34-249 µg/dL
16-123 µg/dL
108-607 µg/dL
32-431 µg/dL
3-124 µg/dL
0-29 µg/dL
0-47 µg/dL
5-94 µg/dL
22-255 µg/dL
63-373 µg/dL
148-407 µg/dL
99-340µg/dL
61-337 µg/dL
35-256 µg/dL
19-205 µg/dL
9-246 µg/dL
12-154 µg/dL
Tanner Stage I
Tanner Stage II
Tanner Stage III
Tanner Stage IV & V
7-209 µg/dL
28-260 µg/dL
39-390 µg/dL
81-488 µg/dL
7-126 µg/dL
13-241 µg/dL
32-446 µg/dL
65-371 µg/dL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

82627

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0070040 DHEAS 2191-5
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Aliases

  • Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Serum
  • DHEA S04
  • DHEA Sulfate
  • DHEA-S
  • DHEA-SO4
  • DHEAS, Serum
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Serum