Test Code DHEES / 500161-EX DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE, PEDIATRIC (DHEES), SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	DHEES
EPIC	LAB10052
Esoterix	500161

Performing Laboratory

Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

Useful For

Diagnosing and differential diagnosing of hyperandrogenism (in conjunction with measurements of other sex steroids, as an adjunct in the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of premature adrenarche

This test should be ordered ONLY by a pediatric endocrinology specialist or as a result of consultation with a pediatric endocrinology specialist. For all other patients, please order “DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE” test code “DHEAS”.

Method Name

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)

Reference Values

PREMATURE INFANTS

26-28 weeks, day 4: 123-882 ug/dL 31-35 weeks, day 4: 122-710 ug/dL

FULL-TERM INFANTS

Day 3: 88-356 ug/dL 1-11 months: DHEA-S levels fall to <112 during the first month and decrease further to <49 ug/dL by 6 months of age.

CHILDREN:

1-5 years: <57 ug/dL 6-7 years: <72 ug/dL 8-10 years: <193 ug/dL

MALES (PUBERTY)

Tanner Stage 1 Age: <9.8 years Range: 13-83 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 2

Age: 9.8-14.5 years Range: 42-109 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 3

Age: 10.7-15.4 years Range 48-200 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 4

Age: 11.8-16.2 years Range: 102-385 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 5

Age: 12.8-17.3 years Range: 120-370 ug/dL

FEMALES (PUBERTY)

Tanner Stage 1 Age: <9.2 years Range: 19-144 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 2

Age: 9.2-13.7 years Range: 34-129 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 3

Age: 10.0-14.4 years Range: 32-226 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 4

Age: 10.7-15.6 years Range:58-260 ug/dL

Tanner Stage 5

11.8-18.6 years Range: 44-248 ug/dL

ADULT MALES

21-30 years: 38-523 ug/dL 31-40 years: 33-416 ug/dL 41-50 years: 16-390 ug/dL 51-60 years: <298 ug/dL 61-70 years: <251 ug/dL 71-80 years: <208 ug/dL 81-90 years: <106 ug/dL

ADULT FEMALES

21-30 years: 22-372 ug/dL 31-40 years: 17-286 ug/dL 41-50 years: <229 ug/dL 51-60 years: <215 ug/dL 61-70 years: <128 ug/dL 71-80 years: <111 ug/dL 81-90 years: <101 ug/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

5-10 Days

Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 0.2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – 0.1 mL Does not allow for repeat testing.

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Serum must be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: Two Years

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Room Temp: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82627	Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate (DHEA-S), Quantitative

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