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Epic EAP: LAB524
Epic Description: DHEA-SULFATE
Synonym
DHEA-Sulfate Serum
DHEA-S
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Refrigerate if holding overnight. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.35 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory.
CPT Code Information
82627