Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Sulphate
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Sulphate is the main androgen (it is a weak androgen) produced in women, from their adrenals. Concentrations in blood decrease with age.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12631 |
| Availability | Weekly |
| Additional Information | To investigate delayed or precocious puberty. To investigate androgen secreting tumours. Levels will be raised in adrenal overproduction due to adrenal tumours, Cushings, CAH |
| Turn Around | 14 days |
| Send to | Specialist Laboratory Medicine Block 46 St James hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Contact | 1132067043 |
| Advice | 01132064717, stephen.gibbons@nhs.net |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | Age Range Females Males Post puberty |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | Pre adrenarche: < 1 |
| Ref. Range Notes | Gradual fall with age to <6 at 70 yr |
| Units | micromol/L |
| IP Routine TAT | 14 days |
| GP Acute TAT | 14 days |
| GP Routine TAT | 14 days |
| Telepath | DHAS2L |
| ICE Codes | LDHAS |
