DHEA, Non-sulfate

Test Code: TD_4226
CPT Code(s): 82626

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Dehydroepiandrosterone non-sulfate
DHEA unconjugated

Test Includes

DHEA non-sulfate

Methodology

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

By report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated
2 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate. 1 mL EDTA (lavender top) or heparin (green top) plasma. centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA or heparin plasma. Refrigerate.