Sample type: Serum

Test name: DHEAS a.k.a. Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, DHEA sulphate

Condition / Indication: Rarely indicated test

Special precautions & notes: None.

Reference range: Age- and sex-specific reference ranges quoted on report provided by referral laboratory.

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Alternative container: Li heparin (green top)

Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry

Turnaround time: 10 days

Referral location: Endocrine Laboratory, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Immunology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW