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HelpTest Code LAB524 DHEA Sulfate
Clinical System Name
DHEA Sulfate
Synonyms
DHEA S
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST,Red Top,Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: gross hemolysis,lipemia
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: CPA freezer, Fz1 rack
Off-site collection: Spin blood. Transfer serum to aliquot container. Freeze
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| separated serum/plasma | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | 2 d | |
| Frozen -20 C | 2 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F | 2-4 d |
Contact Chemistry Lab for request outside of stated availability. (206) 987-2565
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617
Methodology
Method: 3rd generation Chemiluminescence on Siemens Immulite
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| AGE | MALE (ug/dL) | FEMALE (ug/dL) |
| 0-7 days | 31-376 | 73-367 |
| 1 - 2 weeks | 37-224 | 44-274 |
| 2 weeks - 6 months | 3-58 | 2-74 |
| 6 mo.-5 years | 6-35 | 6-59 |
| 6 - 9 years | 10-85 | 13-114 |
| 10 - 11 years | 18-113 | 13-129 |
| 12 - 15 years | 29-295 | 31-233 |
| 16 - 18 years | 75-380 | 78-377 |
| TANNER STAGE | MALES (ug/dL) | FEMALES (ug/dL) |
| I | 8 - 87 | 13 - 65 |
| II & III | 20 - 151 | 22 - 175 |
| IV | 75 - 282 | 57 - 230 |
| V | 121 - 368 | 76 - 378 |
CPT Code
82627