DHEA
Test Mnemonic
DHEA
CPT Codes
- 82626 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2193-1
Aliases
- Dehydroepiandrosterone, Serum or Plasma
- DHEA, Unconjugated
Includes
- Dehydroepiandrosterone
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Collect between 6 - 10 a.m. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Collect between 6 - 10 a.m. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to standard aliquot tube. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Collect between 6 - 10 a.m. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 6 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Special Info
This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Adjunct test for investigating hyperandrogenic and adrenal disorders. Not recommended for initial evaluation of polycystic ovarian syndrome.