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Epic Code LAB524 Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS)

Important Note

Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

Test Name Alias

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Blood Level | DHEAS | DHEA-S | 8131

Interface Order Alias

10124

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): 4.5 mL Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel, preferred) or 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel, acceptable)

  • Preferred Volume to Collect: 4.5 mL
  • Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
  • Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
  • Capillary collect ok? Yes
  • Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Processed Specimen: Plasma (preferred) or Serum (acceptable)
  • Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
  • Aliquot: Yes
  • Processing Instructions:
    • Plasma is preferred specimen type
    • Green Tube/Plasma: Centrifuge after collection.
    • Gold Tube/Serum: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
    • Minimum plasma/serum: 1.0 mL plasma or serum
  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot plasma/serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Male
0 Minutes up to 6 Days: 12.0 – 254.0 mcg/dL
6 Days up to 29 Days: 1.0 – 254.0 mcg/dL
29 Days up to 6 Years: 1.0 – 41.0 mcg/dL
6 Years up to 10 Years: 2.5 – 145.0 mcg/dL
10 Years up to 12 Years: 15.0 – 115.0 mcg/dL
12 Years up to 18 Years: 20.0 – 555.0 mcg/dL
18 Years up to 21 Years: 24.0 – 537.0 mcg/dL
21 Years up to 31 Years: 85.0 – 690.0 mcg/dL
31 Years up to 41 Years: 106.0 – 464.0 mcg/dL
41 Years up to 51 Years: 70.0 – 495.0 mcg/dL
51 Years up to 61 Years: 38.0 – 313.0 mcg/dL
61 Years up to 71 Years: 24.0 – 244.0 mcg/dL
71 Years and up: 5.0 – 253.0 mcg/dL

 

Female
0 up to 6 Days: 10.0 – 248.0 mcg/dL
6 Days up to 29 Days: 5.0 – 248.0 mcg/dL
29 Days up to 6 Years: 5.0 – 55.0 mcg/dL
6 Years up to 10 Years: 2.5 – 140.0 mcg/dL
10 Years up to 12 Years: 15.0 – 260.0 mcg/dL
12 Years up to 18 Years: 20.0 – 535.0 mcg/dL
18 Years up to 21 Years: 51.0 – 321.0 mcg/dL
21 Years up to 31 Years: 18.0 – 391.0 mcg/dL
31 Years up to 41 Years: 23.0 – 266.0 mcg/dL
41 Years up to 51 Years: 19.0 – 231.0 mcg/dL
51 Years up to 61 Years: 8.0 – 188.0 mcg/dL
61 Years up to 71 Years: 12.0 – 133.00 mcg/dL
71 Years and up: 7.0 – 177.0 mcg/dL

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

CPT

82627

CDM Code

3018262701

Epic Test ID

1230100604

LOINC

DHEAS Lvl: 2191-5

Mayo Access Code

SHO8131

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024