DHEA is a weakly androgenic steroid that is useful when congenital adrenal hyperplasia is suspected. It is also useful in determining the source of androgens in hyperandrogenic conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome and adrenal tumors.
0.5 mL Frozen Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
0.5 mL Frozen Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial
or
0.5 mL Frozen Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Na Heparin in a Plastic Vial
6 hours Ambient
72 hours Refrigerated
2 years Frozen (Transport/Preferred)
Age and Gender must be included on order
0.3 mL Frozen Serum
DHEA is a weakly androgenic steroid that is useful when congenital adrenal hyperplasia is suspected. It is also useful in determining the source of androgens in hyperandrogenic conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome and adrenal tumors.
6 to 8 days
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