Test Code DHEASU Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S), Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Assay

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL of plasma or serum.

Reference Values

Age	Male (ug/dL)	Female (ug/dL)
< 1 week	108.0 – 607.0	108.0 – 607.0
1-4 weeks	31.6 – 431.0	31.6 – 431.0
1-12 m	3.4 – 123.6	3.4 – 123.6
1-4 years	0.47 – 19.4	0.47 – 19.4
5-9 years	2.8 – 85.2	2.8 – 85.2
10-14 years	24.4 – 247.0	33.9 – 280.0
15-19 years	70.2 – 492.0	65.1 – 368.0
20-24 years	211.0 – 492.0	148.0 – 407.0
25-34 years	160 – 449	98.8 – 340.0
35-44 years	88.9 – 427.0	60.9 – 337.0
45-54 years	44.3 – 331.0	35.4 – 256.0
55-64 years	51.7 – 295.0	18.9 – 205
65-74 years	33.6 – 249.0	9.4 – 246.0
>74 years	16.2 – 123.0	12.0 – 154.0

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82627

Secondary ID

HHA1451

LOINC Coding

Test Name	LOINC Code
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S), Serum or Plasma	2191-5

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum	Refrigerated, spun	14 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis	Mild:	ok	Gross:	ok
Lipemia	Mild:	ok	Gross:	ok
Icterus	Mild:	ok	Gross:	Reject