| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) |
| Code |
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Level., DHEA |
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CPT Code |
82626 |
| Last Modified |
3/19/2018 2:11:00 PM |
| Test Name |
DHEA. |
| Synonyms |
Unconjugated DHEA |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Gold or Red |
| Collection Volume |
3.5 mL Gold or 4.0 mL Red |
| Storage |
Frozen or Refrigerator 14 days |
| Routine TAT |
2-5 days |
| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
Monday- Friday |
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
004100 Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) |
| Clinical Use |
Evaluate adrenal carcinomas that frequently secrete large amounts of DHEA. DHEA is a steroid that is produced by both the adrenal cortex and the testis. The levels of this steroid increase before the onset of puberty (adrenarche) and decrease significantly with age. DHEA and DHEA-S are the major precursors of 17-ketosteroids.
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
1.0 mL |
| Special Handling |
Collection:If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. |
| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
LC/MS-MS - Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
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