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HelpTest Code LAB524 Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (in conjunction with measurements of other sex steroids)
An adjunct in the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of premature adrenarche
Collect
Heparinized Plasma or Serum
Collection Device
Green or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Remarks
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/19/25 ES