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HelpTest Code LAB524 DHEA-Sulfate
Clinical Information
Patients who have been regularly exposed to animals or have received immunotherapy or diagnostic procedures utilizing immunoglobulins or immunoglobulin fragments may produce antibodies, (e.g., HAMA), that interfere with immunoassays. This may falsely elevate or falsely decrease the results.
Synonym
- DHES
- DHEAS
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top, Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
In primary tube after centrifugation:
Refrigerated: 5 days
Serum/plasma aliquot:
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 35 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross lipemia
- Gross icteric
Reference Values
| FEMALE | MALE |
|---|---|
| 25.90-460.20 ug/dL | 34.50-568.90 ug/dL |
Method Description
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday (excludes OSU holidays)
Report Available
2 to 4 days
Reporting Name
DHEA-Sulfate
CPT Code Information
82627
LOINC Code Information
2191-5