Unit Code 8493:
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S), Serum
Specimen Required
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin
down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated or frozen in plastic
vial.
Transport Temperature
Refrig\Frozen OK\Ambient OK
Reject Due To
Specimens Other Than: Serum
Anticoagulants Other Than: NA
Hemolysis: Moderate hemolysis
Thawing: No
Lipemia: No
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday through Friday; 5 a.m.-12 a.m., Saturday; 6 a.m.-6 p.m.


