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Pre Test Information:Fasting
Report Availability: Daily; Mon-Sat
Test Usage:The test for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) is ordered along with tests for testosterone and several other male hormones (androgens) to:
Evaluate adrenal gland function
Distinguish DHEAS-secreting conditions that are caused by the adrenal glands from those that originate in the testicles or rarely in the ovaries (ovarian tumors)
Help diagnose tumors in the outer layer (cortex) of the adrenal gland (adrenocortical tumors) and adrenal cancers
Help diagnose congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adult-onset adrenal hyperplasia
| Code |
AT3143 |
| Category |
DHEAS; DHEA-SULPHATE |
| Specimen |
Serum 2 mL ; Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Stability Room |
4 Hrs |
| Stability Refrigerated |
7 Days |
| Stability Frozen |
28 DAYS |
| Method |
Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay |