Ordering Recommendation
Adjunct test for the investigation of hyperandrogenic and adrenal disorders. Not recommended for initial evaluation of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Mnemonic
DHEA TMS
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH 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
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
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