Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate

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Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate
DHEAS
Serum (brown top) tube), refrigerated prior to referral

This assay is referred to another centre for analysis: Department of Chemical Pathology
Sandringham Building
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester LE1 5WW
Tel: 0116 254 1414
Fax: 0116 258 5631

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

DHEAS is measured to evaluate adrenal function and certain adrenal tumours, and to investigate the cause of virilisation in girls or early puberty in boys.
Contact referal laboratory
Male: 2.2 - 15.7 umol/L
Female: 0.9 - 12.0 umol/L
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