| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST |
Ambient - 5 Day(s) Frozen - 7 Day(s) Refrigerated - 5 Day(s) |
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Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
EIA
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Schedule
*Sendout: Sun, Wed, Fri
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Turn-Around Time
Sendout: Reported same day following testing
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
DHEA is a useful marker of adrenal androgen synthesis. Abnormally low levels may occur in hypoadrenalism and elevated levels occur in several conditions, including virilizing adrenal adenoma and carcinoma.
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CPT Codes
82626
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