Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate

Alternative Names/Synonyms	DHEAS
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	DHEA2, DHEAP

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Assisting in the diagnosis of hyperandrogenism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and premature adrenarche.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum, Plasma

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: 8 hours

Fridge: 2 days @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 2 months @ -70°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

UniCel DxI 600, immunoassay

Test Availability

Weekdays

Routine Turnaround Time

1 week

Reference Ranges

12 to <29 years Females: 0 - 11.0 µmol/L, Males: 0 - 17.4 µmol/L
29 to <39 years Females: 0 - 7.3 µmol/L, Males: 0 - 14.0 µmol/L
39 to <49 years Females: 0 - 6.5 µmol/L, Males: 0 - 14.1 µmol/L
49 to <59 years Females: 0 - 5.4 µmol/L, Males: 0 - 8.4 µmol/L
59 to <69 years Females: 0 - 3.5 µmol/L, Males: 0 - 7.9 µmol/L
69 to <79 years Females: 0 - 2.4 µmol/L, Males: 0 - 4.7 µmol/L

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688