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Unit Code 800206:
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S), Serum

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Useful For

Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism (in

conjunction with measurements of other sex-steroids). An initial

work-up in adults might also include total and bioavailable

testosterone (#80065 "Testosterone, Total and Bioavailable, Serum")

measurements. Depending on results, this may be supplemented

with measurements of sex hormone binding globulin (#9285 "Sex

Hormone Binding Globulin [SHBG], Serum") and, occasionally other

androgenic steroids (e.g., 17-hydroxyprogesterone).

 

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of CAH

 

Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of premature adrenarche

Method Name

Competitive Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reporting Name

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, S

Ordering Mnemonic

JC/DHES
DHES/JC

Aliases

DHEA S0(4) Sulfate Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate) Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

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