DHEA-SULFATE (DHEA-S) | |
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Test Code: 161 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: DHEA-S | Method: IA |
Collection Notes: Avoid hemolyzed specimens. | |
Clinical Utility: DHEA-S is useful for the evaluation of androgen deficiency. | |
CPT Code: 82627 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 4 Hours Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen 2 Months EDTA plasma (1 mL) Ambient 4 Hours Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen 2 Months Heparinized plasma (1 mL) Ambient 4 Hours Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen 2 Months |