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

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
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