Test directory: DHEA

Ordering Code 259
Test Name DHEA
Alias Dehydroepiandrosterone
Unconjugated DHEA
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Trace
Element EDTA (Royal Blue)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Fasting recommended, but not required
Patient age & sex required on requisition
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 6 Hours
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection Criteria Serum separator tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
DHEA ALL See report.