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2001640
Dehydroepiandrosterone, Serum or Plasma
DHEA TMS
Ordering Recommendation
Adjunct test for the investigation of hyperandrogenic and adrenal disorders. Not recommended for initial evaluation of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect between 6-10 a.m.
Collect
Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Effective August 19, 2013
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Premature | Less than 40 ng/mL | Less than 40 ng/mL |
| 0-1 day | Less than 11 ng/mL | Less than 11 ng/mL |
| 2-6 days | Less than 8.7 ng/mL | Less than 8.7 ng/mL |
| 7 days-1 month | Less than 5.8 ng/mL | Less than 5.8 ng/mL |
| 1-5 months | Less than 2.9 ng/mL | Less than 2.9 ng/mL |
| 6-24 months | Less than 1.9 9 ng/mL | Less than 2.5 ng/mL |
| 2-3 years | Less than 0.85 ng/mL | Less than 0.63 ng/mL |
| 4-5 years | Less than 1.03 ng/mL | Less than 0.95 ng/mL |
| 6-7 years | Less than 1.79 ng/mL | 0.06-1.93 ng/mL |
| 8-9 years | 0.14-2.35 ng/mL | 0.10-2.08 ng/mL |
| 10-11 years | 0.43-3.78 ng/mL | 0.32-3.08 ng/mL |
| 12-13 years | 0.89-6.21 ng/mL | 0.57-4.10 ng/mL |
| 14-15 years | 1.22-7.01 ng/mL | 0.93-6.04 ng/mL |
| 16-17 years | 1.42-9.00 ng/mL | 1.17-6.52 ng/mL |
| 18-39 years | 1.33-7.78 ng/mL | 1.33-7.78 ng/mL |
| 40 years and older | 0.63-4.70 ng/mL | 0.63-4.70 ng/mL |
| Postmenopausal | 0.60-5.73 ng/mL | Does Not Apply |
| Tanner Stage I | 0.14-2.76 ng/mL | 0.11-2.37 ng/mL |
| Tanner Stage II | 0.83-4.87 ng/mL | 0.37-3.66 ng/mL |
| Tanner Stage III | 1.08-7.56 ng/mL | 0.75-5.24 ng/mL |
| Tanner Stage IV-V | 1.24-7.88 ng/mL | 1.22-6.73 ng/mL |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82626
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2001641 | Dehydroepiandrosterone by TMS | 2193-1 |
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Aliases
- DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone, Serum or Plasma)
- Unconjugated DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone, Serum or Plasma)
Dehydroepiandrosterone, Serum or Plasma
