Test Code DHEAS Dhea Sulfate
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PST
Collection Volume
1 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL or 1 full Green microtainer
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling; Improper collection; Insufficient volume.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 48 hours at 2-8 C
Turn Around Time
Daily
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
DHEAS; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate;
EPIC Code
LAB524
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Testing Volume
0.5 mL (500 ul) (Minimum 0.3 mL (300 ul))
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours