DHEA-S

Test Information

Test Name

DHEA-S

Synonyms

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate; dihydroepiandosterone sulphate; DHEA Sulphate

Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

PLW; Referral

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

DHEA

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Process in PLW Biochemistry

- Whakatane

Process in PLW Biochemistry

- Rotorua

Process in PLW Biochemistry

- Taupo

Process in PLW Biochemistry

Alternative Specimen

Lithium Heparin; EDTA; Plain tube

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

3 days

Interpretations

Contact Information

External Lab Website