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Test Code DHEA-S Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate

Cerner Test Code

DHEA S

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Preferred: GRN PST

Acceptable: Gold SST or Red Top

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 2.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw in a Green PST, centrifuge, and refrigerate.

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 4 hrs, Refrigerated 6 days, Frozen 1 month

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

82627

Methodology

Quantitative competitive immunoassay

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry