UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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DHEA Sulfate
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| Test Code(s): |
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DHEAS / XDHEAS
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82627
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| Methodology: |
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Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, dayshift.
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: Next working day.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Preferred: Red cap with yellow ring (SST)
Also Acceptable:
Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 2 mL
Pediatrics: 0.3 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.15 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. If a complete barrier has not formed, transfer cell-free serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 2 months
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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Male |
Female |
| Age |
mcg/dL |
mcg/dL |
| 0-30 days |
9-316 |
15-261 |
| 31 days - 6 months |
3-58 |
0-74 |
| 7-11 months |
0-26 |
2-26 |
| 1-3 years |
0-15 |
0-22 |
| 4-6 years |
0-27 |
0-34 |
| 7-9 years |
0-60 |
0-74 |
| 10-12 years |
5-137 |
3-111 |
| 13-15 years |
3-188 |
4-171 |
| 16-18 years |
26-189 |
10-237 |
| 19-29 years |
140-640 |
65-380 |
| 30-49 years |
95-530 |
32-270 |
| 50 years and up |
28-310 |
13-200 |
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| Test Limitations: |
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Results may be affected if patient has developed heterophilic antibodies due to exposure to animal based protein products.
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DHES DHEA-S DHEA-Sulfate Dehydroepiandrosterone
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