
Sample type: Serum
Test name: DHEAS a.k.a. Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, DHEA sulphate
Condition / Indication: Rarely indicated test
Special precautions & notes: None.
Reference range: Female: 0-9y <0.5, >15y 1.6–7.8
Male: 0-9y <0.5, >15y 2.3 –10.0
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Alternative container: Li heparin (green top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Turnaround time: 10 days
Referral location: Pathology, Department of Blood Sciences, 4th Floor Pathology and Pharmacy Building, The Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark Street, London E1 2ES