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HelpTest Code LAB524 DHEA Sulfate
Clinical System Name
DHEA Sulfate
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST,Red Top,Gold Microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lavender/EDTA, Lavender/EDTA 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 refrigerator, FrigD rack.
Off-site collection: Spin blood. Transfer serum to aliquot container. Refrigerate.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| separated serum/plasma | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | 8 d | |
| Frozen -20 C | 2 m |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617
Synonyms
DHEA S
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F | 1-3 d |
Contact Chemistry Lab for request outside of stated availability. (206) 987-2565
Methodology
Method: Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) by Abbott Alinity i
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| AGE | MALE (mcg/dL) | FEMALE (mcg/dL) |
| 0- 2 mo | N/A | N/A |
| 2 - 6 mo | 25-599 | 25-299 |
| 6 mo- 1 year | 6-184 | 6-184 |
| 1- 6 years | ≤117 | ≤117 |
| 6- 9 years | 5-159 | 5-159 |
| 9- 13 years | 35-281 | 35-281 |
| 13- 16 years | 35-479 | 35-479 |
| 16 - 20 years | 129-700 | 58-595 |
Reference intervals were not established for infants <2 months old.
CPT Code
82627