DHEA SULFATE
| Synonyms: | DHEA-S; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate; DHEA S |
| Computer Code: | DHEA |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red top tube preferred, gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes and freeze. Serum must be removed from red top tube. Min 0.5 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | Normal range MALE: 20-29 yrs = 280-640 ug/dL 30-39 yrs = 120-520 ug/dL 40-49 yrs = 95-530 ug/dL 50-59 yrs= 70-310 ug/dL 60-69 yrs= 42-290 ug/dL > 70 yrs = 28-175 ug/dL FEMALE: 20-29 yrs = 65-380 ug/dL 30-39 yrs = 45-270 ug/dL 40-49 yrs = 32-240 ug/dL 50-59 yrs = 26-200 ug/dL 60-69 yrs = 13-130 ug/dL >70 yrs = 17-90 ug/dL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | Weekly |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82627 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |