Test Entry - Detail

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate

General

Clinical Use:

Availability:

Samples are tested Monday-Friday.

Aliases/Synonyms:

DHEAS,

Code:

DHS

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

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Reference Interval:

Female
Birth    to <7 days      2.0 - 12.0
7 days   to <30 days     0.8 - 8.0
30 days  to <8 years     <2.0
8 years  to <9 years     <3.0
9 years  to <12 years    <4.0
12 years to <17 years    No range stated
17 years to <31 years    1.2 - 10.3
31 years to <51 years    0.8 - 10.2
51 years to <120 years   0.8 - 7.0

Male
Birth    to <7 days      2.0 - 12.0
7 days   to <30 days     0.8 - 8.0
30 days  to <8 years     <2.0
8 years  to <9 years     <3.0
9 years  to <12 years    <4.0
12 years to <17 years    No range stated
17 years to <31 years    3.4 - 16.7
31 years to <51 years    1.6 - 12.2
51 years to <61 years    0.5 - 11.1
61 years to <120 years   0.3 - 7.7

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

Collection Instructions:

If dexamethasone suppression test requested and dexamethasone dose already taken, collect sample for dexamethasone suppression test first and schedule the DHEAS in 1 week.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

500uL

Stability:

48 hours chilled; 2 months frozen

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Core	Biochemistry	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4093
Special Chemistry	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 2830

Last Updated : 23-08-2024 15:52