Unit Code 8493:
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S), Serum
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
DHES
Aliases
DHEA S0(4) Sulfate
DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate)
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