ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Serum : 0070040

Mnemonic: DHEAS

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.
Methodology: Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (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.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 2 months
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
20-29 years
30-39 years
40-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70 years and older 		108-607 µg/dL
32-431 µg/dL
3-124 µg/dL
0-33 µg/dL
0-44 µg/dL
5-115 µg/dL
22-332 µg/dL
88-483 µg/dL
280-640 µg/dL
120-520 µg/dL
95-530 µg/dL
70-310 µg/dL
42-290 µg/dL
28-175 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
65-380 µg/dL
45-270 µg/dL
32-240 µg/dL
26-200 µg/dL
13-130 µg/dL
10-90 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

CPT Code(s): 82627
Cross References: DHEA Sulfate (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Serum)