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HelpTest Code LAB524 Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Cobas ECLIA electrochemiluminescence
Methodology Literature Reference:
Package Insert: DHEA-S Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate. Roche Corporation 08/2020
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Cut-off time: 21:00
Turn-around time:
STAT: Not available
Routine: available day of testing
Reference Values
|
Population (age) |
Female (µg/dL) |
Male (µg/dL) |
|---|---|---|
|
< 1 week |
108 - 607 |
108 - 607 |
|
1-4 weeks |
31.6 - 431 |
31.6 - 431 |
|
1-12 months |
3.4 - 124 |
3.4 - 124 |
|
1-4 years |
0.47 – 19.4 |
0.47 – 19.4 |
|
5-9 years |
2.8 – 85.2 |
2.8 – 85.2 |
|
10-14 |
33.9 - 280 |
24.4 - 247 |
|
15-19 |
65.1 - 368 |
70.2 - 492 |
|
20-24 |
148 - 407 |
211 - 492 |
|
25-34 |
98.8 - 340 |
160 - 449 |
|
35-44 |
60.9 - 337 |
88.9 - 427 |
|
45-54 |
35.4 - 256 |
44.3 - 331 |
| 55-64 | 18.9 - 205 | 51.7 - 295 |
| 65-74 | 9.4 - 246 | 33.6 - 249 |
| > 75 | 12.0 - 154 | 16.2 - 123 |
Reference Interval Literature References:
Package Insert: DHEA-S Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate. Roche Corporation 08/2020
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only.
Alternate tube(s):
Red top
Dark Green top (Li Heparin)
Purple top (K2 & K3 EDTA)
Analyte Stability:
See analyte stability chart.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line and aliquot stored refrigerated for batch analysis. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
CPT Code
82627