Test Code DHEAS Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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DHEAS |
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday Wednesday Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82627 (HH Bill Code 0205154)
Reference Values
Males
18-20 years: 24-537 ug/dL
21-30 years: 85-690 ug/dL
31-40 years: 106-464 ug/dL
41-50 years: 70-495 ug/dL
51-60 years: 38-313 ug/dL
61-70 years: 24-244 ug/dL
>70 years: 5-253 ug/dL
Females
18-20 years: 51-321ug/dL
21-30 years: 18-391 ug/dL
31-40 years: 23-266 ug/dL
41-50 years: 19-231 ug/dL
51-60 years: 8-188 ug/dL
61-70 years: 12-133 ug/dL
>70 years: 7-177 ug/dL