DHEA Sulfate, LC/MS-MS (Endocrine Sciences)

CPT: 82627
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Special Instructions

This assay is performed at Endocrine Sciences and allows for extended 90-day specimen storage.


Expected Turnaround Time

5 - 10 days


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Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Serum, frozen


Volume

0.2 mL


Minimum Volume

0.1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)


Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Collection

Serum must be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum in a plastic transport tube.


Storage Instructions

Freeze. Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days. Stable for two years frozen.


Test Details


Use

Identifies the source of excessive androgen; aids in the evaluation of androgen excess (hirsutism and/or virilization), including Stein-Leventhal syndrome and adrenocortical diseases, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal tumor. DHEA-S is not increased with hypopituitarism. It is low in Addison disease.


Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
500161 DHEA-Sulfate, Serum 503630 DHEA-Sulfate, LCMS ug/dL 2191-5

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